1. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS
- Author
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Hamilton H. Anderson
- Subjects
International level ,Education, Medical ,business.industry ,International health ,Public relations ,Task (project management) ,International education ,SAFER ,Global health ,Humans ,Medicine ,Health education ,business ,Health policy - Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to emphasize outstanding current problems in international education as they relate to medicine and the preservation of health, a task that is easier than offering uniformly feasible solutions. But before becoming involved in current efforts to solve health educational problems on the international level, it would appear desirable to specify objectives and to cite realistic attempts to attain them. It is my opinion that the ultimate objectives of international health education should be directed toward a better economic and health status of our friends abroad as a major contribution toward a safer world. We cannot disregard the marked differences in health, nutritional status, and economic opportunities in countries outside the United States. The problems in health and medical care of the United States are not those of Europe, Asia, Africa, or South America. We are beginning to take health standards and needs pretty much
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- 1954