Inequality in global healthcare
Over 230 science journals from 37 countries simultaneously published articles last week (October 22, 2007) which focused on global poverty and development. This was possible through the initiative of the Council of Science Editors which organized the “global theme issue on Poverty and Human Development” to promote awareness of this topic, especially in developed countries [1].
Over 750 articles were published globally, including many scientific and medical research conducted in developing countries.
One of participating journals, the British Medical Journal (BMJ), particularly focused on reports on healthcare issues in different countries and the apparent disparity in health services between developed and developing countries [2].
Other topics touched upon are: “childbirth safety, HIV/AIDS, malaria treatment, food insufficiency and sexual behavior, environmental and nutritional interventions to improve child survival, physician brain drain from the developing world, and altered immunity and influenza’s impact on poor children.” [1].
Photo description: Cover of BMJ issue
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