New players for a new era

Article Abstract:

Many factors such as rapid urbanization, global trade and marketing, and changing family structures, are rapidly changing the health patterns of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) must realign itself to work with all sectors of society because good world health depends on everyone.

International aspects, Medical policy, Health policy, International cooperation

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Culture and health

Article Abstract:

The World Health Organization and UNESCO will focus in 1996 on issues pertaining to the interdependence of culture and health. Only by considering cultural perceptions of health can these organizations win the participation and support of those they seek to serve.

Management, World health, UNESCO, Transcultural medical care

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The state of the world's health

Article Abstract:

Community and individual participation in health care planning is the key to successful programs. Health care administration must use existing programs to be consistent with cultural traditions.

Methods, Public health administration

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