Implications of U.S.-China Collaborations on Global Health Issues
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Continued collaboration between the United States and China on global health is critical. They are both facing similar and daunting problems such as pandemics, mass migration, and climate change. Influenza surveillance, addressing synthetic opioid issues, and building the capacity for global health are among the ways the two countries could work together.
In this video, RAND's Jennifer Bouey gives an overview of testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on July 31, 2019.
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Past U.S.-China collaborations on pandemic surveillance, public health system building, and biomedical research have benefited both countries and the world. But rising tensions over trade, technology sharing, and security concerns may threaten joint efforts on health.
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The TV series “This Is Us” shows how health is not only affected by individuals' decisions, but also by the larger contexts in which they live. These social determinants of health include income, quality of housing, and access to health care.
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The United States may be preparing to downsize funding for global epidemic prevention. Without renewed funding, the long-term outlook could include an increased likelihood of global disease outbreaks.
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