The process by which people, their ideas and their activities (economic, social and political) in previously relatively

separated parts of the world become interconnected, integrated, drawn to the same social space at the same historical time.

Globalisation

TNC

GLOBALISATION

A firm that has the power to coordinate and

control operations in more than one country, even if it does not own

them

Driving force behind economic globalisation

Few parts of the world where they do not have importance

Production of goods and services

Globalisation & Health

Infection FEAR

Migration- impact on

MEDC

Tobacco, fast food

Reliance- TNC

Sharing info

Assistance across

boarders

Pharmaceutical companies…

• commercial business • They research, develop, market and/or

distribute drugs• They can deal in generic/brand

BUT various laws and regulations on patenting, testing and marketing of drugs they must abide

by

Quick Test time!

1) What is the difference between branded and generic medicines?

2) Why are branded medicines more expensive?3) What is meant by the ‘essential drugs’ list by

the WHO?4) Where do Pharmaceutical companies focus

their research and why?5) Describe two criticisms of Pharmaceutical

companies

These are a series of resources that I have adapted from internet searches and the relevant textbooks used are in the notes sections.Carr, J. 2nd in department St Bees School.

Slide notesslide 2: Removing ‘barriers’ to trade, The sharing of information across boarders/oceans, The spreading of ideas, cultures,religionsThink tradingSlide 3: This slide describes the link between globalisation and TNCs and can be used as a platform for discussion on each point, considering the positive and negative implications. This is to assess the understanding of the terms and draw together previous knowledge.Slide 4: Fear- HIV/AIDs and spreading due to globalisation, SARS!1.MEDCS fear of migrants with poor health, financial burden?2.Tobacco and fast food flowing from MEDC to LEDC- lifestyle, role models, 3.Reliance on TNC within LEDC, acceptance of practices which are illegal in

HQ country?4.Sharing healthcare information, through professionals5.Influenza WHO detect and assist