Essays about: "global health security"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 34 essays containing the words global health security.
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16. Community-Based Social Marketing: an investigation of sustainable behavioral change strategies at the municipality level in Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : The new Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C by the International Panel on Climate Change presents the drastic need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the security and sustainable development of human kind. READ MORE
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17. From Europe, to the Agbogbloshie Scrapyard
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : The challenge of sound e-waste treatment is something that is a global concern when relating to good business practices, safe working conditions, information security and environment. This research applies a holistic view of the illegal trade of e-waste from Europe to Ghana by aiming to highlight some of its drivers. READ MORE
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18. Exploring the Needs, Expectations, and Realities of Mental Healthcare for Transgender Adults: A Grounded Theory Study on Experiences in Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsaAbstract : Transgender persons experience a disproportionate representation in adverse mental health conditions globally. In Sweden there are tangible efforts to improving mental healthcare overall, but as a minority population, transgender persons still struggle with meeting their mental healthcare needs. READ MORE
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19. Migration and health – an issue dominated by human rights or security? A discourse analysis of the World Health Organization and Swedish media
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The health effects of migration receive increased attention in Sweden and internationally, and involves both the effects on the health of migrants and the society. The field encompasses issues such as how migrants’ health is affected by the hazardous journey, if the health needs differ from the host population and if migration have any consequences for public health in the recipient country. READ MORE
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20. Understanding the Zimbabwe situation through the human security lens 2005-2009
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : The human security concept emerged as a result of contemporary global developments that triggered the manifestation of risks threatening the safety, survival and welfare of human beings. As such, there was need to widen the scope and meaning of security by shifting attention and resources away from state protection concerns towards other emerging areas important to human survival and well being. READ MORE
