Trade Agreements and Public Health A Primer for Health Policy Makers, Researchers and Advocates

The need for policy coherence between trade and health has never been greater, yet few public health workers are equipped to navigate this complex field. This book aims to fill this gap, providing a focused and readable introduction to the topic. It introduces the principles underpinning trade treat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gleeson, Deborah, Labonté, Ronald (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Palgrave Pivot 2020, 2020
Edition:1st ed. 2020
Series:Palgrave Studies in Public Health Policy Research
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Trade and Health: From Ancient Pandemics to the World Trade Organization and Beyond
  • 3. Health Services and Access to Medicines and Other Health Technologies
  • 4. Commodities Harmful to Health
  • 5. Trade, Labour Markets, and the Environment
  • 6. The Politics of Trade Policy and the Trade Negotiating Process
  • 7. Methods and Approaches to Measuring the Impact of Trade Agreements on Public Health
  • 8. Conclusion: Strengthening Trade and Health Policy Coherence