Data/ Statistics/ Globalization

As every lecture goes by I get to think about the concept of “ emerging trends in global health” more deeply. Various points that are being brought up seems very interesting and motivating. One appealing method that is being used are the statistics and graphs that I am faced with in this class, which I have never heard or seen before. These numbers make me think deeply about who we are, how blessed we are, where we are coming from and probably why America/ Americans are hated in 3rd world countries. The fact that the whole global economic picture in 2002 consisted of about 33 trillion $ and more than 10 trillion located in US for less than 5% of world population; America’s business involves a staggering figure when compared to the rest of the world. I sometimes wish that I had more time to go over more data /statistics of underprivileged countries and be able to do research on the big issue of health/economic disparities.
I believe the world’s economic/health situation is so immersed in inequities that it will take accountants, economists, educators, public health professionals, policy makers, etc., many years to come up with a decent peaceful world with less inequalities.
As public health professionals, we should work together to eradicate inequities in health services. Globalization has worked in many instances to create greater inequalities between the rich and poor in many developing nations. Since globalization is inevitable, we need to change this effect by being better stewards of the earth and working toward a more equal distribution of the earth’s resources.

As I work on my paper topic, I am shocked to learn of the urgent need to mitigate the effects of global warming and the lack of initiative that the Bush administration has shown to do anything about it. Maybe with the changes in Congress, we will be able to join the rest of the world in stopping this horrendous threat. If nothing is done to alleviate it, the literature claims that it will be worse than a nuclear attack or even a terrorist attack. Because the U.S. is the biggest contributor to greenhouse gases that drive global warming, we have an ethical and moral duty to be the leader in working toward solutions for alternative fuels and for investing in clean technology that will clean up the planet.

Awarness for everybody is needed

MDG’s primary goal indicates that we should first “eradicate the extreme hunger and poverty in the world.” I believe the expansion of infectious diseases and slow economic growth in some developing countries, such as South African nations, rises from severe poverty. I was amazed with MDG data and information in regard to the number of famished children. We are living in 21 century and there should not be 1.2 billion kids that are living on a budget of $1.00 or less everyday. These statistics inform us with a vast existence disparity between individuals.
I have lived in a 3rd world country and I always thought that I have seen the worse of life, but after starting my MPH program at USC I have learned that I absolutely knew nothing in regard to poverty, hunger, health and gender inequality. I noticed this matter in video “TEDSTALK” that Swedish students also did not have any idea about the international health.
I think so many people have a lack of good knowledge about the heath, gender, educational and financial disparity in developing and 3rd world countries.
I believe we should involve our, families, friends, classmates and work together as a global community. The key to success is to provide proper education to people in higher level of the society, let them know what are the health, life issues that are going on in different part of the world, therefore, develop an international partnership from west to east, north to south. I am sure if we all put our efforts, the world will definitely be a better place for everyone to live.

Global Health and Emerging Trends

As a second semester master student at USC I am very exited to be enroll in such a high Tec course and I am looking forward to learn about current international health challenges and future possible improvements.
First of all I need to thank Dr. Shahi in walking me through my electronic problems, from setting up my blog to having a mac laptop. To be honest I have been lost with setting up my blog content and I hope that this time I am doing the right thing ☺
Anyhow I think if I have made one good decision in my life, is I applying to MPH at USC. Since starting this program I have learned so much about myself and I now I am positive that “I love to help people out to better their life.”
I would love to become a doctor one day and be able to apply the skills & knowledge that I learned from public health as well as Professional school in the real life.
I consider that there are three category of people in the world: 1. Sick 2. Normal 3. Healthy
My aim is to work with the sick and try to better their life toward the normal direction. Make an effort to motivate the normal to progress to healthy path and maintain the healthy individual to stay enthusiastic for their wellbeing.
At the end I believe that health is every human being’s right in any culture, ethnicity and level of the society. By new well trained universal health professionals and group activity, I am hopping, that we will be eradicating some infectious & pandemic disease in this wide world in the new future.
I would like to hear your comment and very exited to be your classmate for next 15 weeks of school