London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine Audio News - Lshtm Podcast

Peter Goodwin and Sarah Maxwell take part in the discussions held in London on the controversial role of the corporate sector in tackling the looming threat to global health of obesity around the world. They also hear how drastic economic changes in the former Soviet Union have caused an increase in mortality—largely driven by alcohol; about the unexpected down-side free trade can have in worsening health—rather than improving it—in some situations; about the health benefits to the world of the new American president, and how good national health can boost the economy just as the other way around. Controversies in Global Health—What role should the corporate sector play in tackling the global obesity pandemic? Philip James, Director, International Obesity Task Force Derek Yach, Director, Pepsico Global Health Policy Andy Haines, Director, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Patti Rundall, Policy Director, Baby Milk Action, Cambridge Drastic Economic Changes Increase Mortality Martin McKee, Direct