"Global Health" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A multi- and interdisciplinary field concerned with improving health and achieving equity in health for all people. It transcends national boundaries, promotes cooperation and collaboration within and beyond health science fields, and combines population-based disease prevention with individually-based patient care.
| Descriptor ID |
D014943
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H02.403.371 N01.400.337
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| Concept/Terms |
International Health Problems- International Health Problems
- Health Problem, International
- Health Problems, International
- International Health Problem
- Problem, International Health
- Problems, International Health
World Health- World Health
- Health, World
- Worldwide Health
- Health, Worldwide
- International Health
- Health, International
- Healths, International
- International Healths
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Global Health" by people in this website by year, and whether "Global Health" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2008 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2011 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 2016 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 2017 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 2018 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2020 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2021 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2022 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 | 13 | 3 | 16 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Global Health" by people in Profiles.
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Next generation brain health: transforming global research and public health to promote prevention of dementia and reduce its risk in young adult populations. Lancet Healthy Longev. 2024 Dec; 5(12):100665.
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The Boston Declaration 2025: Plan and Pledges for Progress in Global Neurosurgery. World Neurosurg. 2025 Jan; 193:104-107.
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Achieving Equity Through Global Neurosurgery Research. Neurosurgery. 2024 Nov 01; 95(5):955-962.
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Education and Training in Global Neurosurgery: The Quest for Diversity and Equitable Collaborations. Neurosurgery. 2024 Dec 01; 95(6):1211-1222.
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Global Neurosurgery: A Path Forward Through Health System Strengthening. Neurosurgery. 2025 Feb 01; 96(2):251-258.
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Clinical Capacity Building Through Partnerships: Boots on the Ground in Global Neurosurgery. Neurosurgery. 2024 Oct 01; 95(4):728-739.
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The Power of Advocacy in Global Neurosurgery. Neurosurgery. 2025 Jan 01; 96(1):2-9.
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Introduction: Global Neurosurgery: The New Frontier. Neurosurgery. 2024 Sep 01; 95(3):499-500.
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Global Neurosurgery: An Overview. Neurosurgery. 2024 Sep 01; 95(3):501-508.
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Neurosurgical Advocacy in the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects: Impacting Global Fortification Policies Through Leadership, Collaboration, and Stakeholder Engagement. Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2024 Oct; 35(4):411-420.