AIDS orphans. Avian flu. Bioterrorism. Child mortality. Gene therapy. In September 2005, the Wilson Center launched the Global Health Initiative to provide a forum for an interdisciplinary examination of these and other critical health challenges facing the United States and the world. By leveraging, building on, and coordinating the Wilson Center’s strong regional and cross-cutting programming, this initiative promotes dialogue about health among policy leaders. The initiative focuses on four key themes:

1. Health’s impact on development
   
2. Global and domestic health policies
   
3. Infectious diseases
   
4. Emerging health technologies

Publications

Public Health Democracy: U.S. and Global Health Disparities in Breast Cancer Author: Dr. Doris Browne Despite significant scientific advances in cancer research, not all segments of the U.S. population have benefited from this progress. A closer look at cancer rates for racial and ethnic groups reveals significant differences in incidence, mortality,and survival that constitute health disparities. This report is intended to increase understanding of cancer-related health disparities in African American and African women, highlighting specific global problem areas in breast cancer. Ultimately, it presents possible solutions to breast cancer challenges that would improve the lives of African American and minority women at risk for breast cancer in the United States and globally. Download File (pdf)

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