An AS Level Health Lesson linking health to globalisation. See last two slides for more information and notes

1. The process by which people,
their ideas and their activities
(economic, social and political)
in previously relatively
separated parts of the world
become interconnected,
integrated, drawn to the same
social space at the same
historical time.

2. Globalisation

3. Production of goods and services
Driving force behind economic
globalisation
GLOBALISATION
Few parts of the world where they do not
have importance
A firm that has the
power to coordinate and
control operations in
TNC more than one country,
even if it does not own
them

4. Globalisation & Health
Migration-
Infection impact on
FEAR MEDC
Reliance- Assistance
TNC across
boarders
Tobacco,
fast food Sharing info

7. Pharmaceutical companies…
• commercial business
• They research, develop, market and/or
distribute drugs
• They can deal in generic/brand
BUT various laws and regulations on patenting,
testing and marketing of drugs they must abide
by

8. Quick Test time!
1) What is the difference between branded and
generic medicines?
2) Why are branded medicines more expensive?
3) What is meant by the ‘essential drugs’ list by
the WHO?
4) Where do Pharmaceutical companies focus
their research and why?
5) Describe two criticisms of Pharmaceutical
companies

9. These are a series of resources that I have
adapted from internet searches and the relevant
textbooks used are in the notes sections.
Carr, J. 2nd in department St Bees School.

10. Slide notes
slide 2: Removing ‘barriers’ to trade, The sharing of information across
boarders/oceans, The spreading of ideas, cultures,religions
Think trading
Slide 3: This slide describes the link between globalisation and TNCs
and can be used as a platform for discussion on each point,
considering the positive and negative implications. This is to assess the
understanding of the terms and draw together previous knowledge.
Slide 4: Fear- HIV/AIDs and spreading due to globalisation, SARS!
1.MEDCS fear of migrants with poor health, financial burden?
2.Tobacco and fast food flowing from MEDC to LEDC- lifestyle, role
models,
3.Reliance on TNC within LEDC, acceptance of practices which are
illegal in HQ country?
4.Sharing healthcare information, through professionals
5.Influenza WHO detect and assist