[Global Health Care]

Chirurg. 2018 Mar;89(3):172-177. doi: 10.1007/s00104-017-0585-y.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Global health data are changing rapidly and they show large regional differences. The incidence and mortality of infectious diseases can be reduced by successes in medical research, national health plans and large financial expenditure. In contrast, illnesses that are caused by unhealthy and changing environmental and living conditions are on the rise. The Global Health Care concept is a cross-sectoral master plan taking into account that worldwide health cannot be established by healthcare workers alone. It was designed to have a lasting impact on the cause of disease through global health programs, of which improved medical services, including essential surgical treatment need to play a key role.

Keywords: Global Surgery; Healthcare program; Lancet Commission on Global Surgery; Lancet indicators; Specialists.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • General Surgery / trends
  • Global Health*
  • Humans