Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Global Medicine and Public Health

Global medicine and public health are two interconnected fields that aim to promote health equity and improve the health outcomes of populations worldwide. By focusing on the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health, both fields aim to tackle the root causes of health disparities and prevent…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 3× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2693-1176 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Global medicine and public health are two interconnected fields that aim to promote health equity and improve the health outcomes of populations worldwide. By focusing on the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health, both fields aim to tackle the root causes of health disparities and prevent disease. Global medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on health issues that affect populations worldwide. It encompasses epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and other fields that enable health professionals to understand global health challenges and develop effective interventions. Global health challenges include infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS, as well as non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Public health, on the other hand, is a field that focuses on protecting and promoting the health of populations through prevention, education, and research. Public health professionals work to identify health risks and develop interventions to reduce the prevalence of disease and promote healthy lifestyles. They also collaborate with policymakers and other stakeholders to develop policies and programs that promote public health. Together, global medicine and public health play a vital role in improving health outcomes worldwide. By addressing health disparities and promoting health equity, they can help to ensure that everyone has access to the care and resources they need to lead healthy lives. Whether through research, education, advocacy, or direct care provision, these fields are essential to achieving the goal of global health.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 3 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Global Medicine and Public Health, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Global Health (ISSN 2693-1176).

Journal editorial board
Andrew Hall · United Kingdom Richard Bright · Australia Zhiqiang Feng · United Kingdom

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