Diseases of Globalization: Socioeconomic Transition and Health

The emergence of a global economy has led to the erosion of local autonomy and national sovereignty with an associated emphasis on the spread of liberal, free-market economics. A clear divide is appearing between those benefiting from and those disadvantaged by this process. Among the most important consequences are changes in the patterns of health and the prevalence of disease.

While infant mortality is declining in most countries, and many formerly prevalent diseases are being successfull...