Global Health and the Future Role of the United States

While much progress has been made on achieving the Millenium Development Goals over the last decade, the number and complexity of global health challenges has persisted. Growing forces for globalization have increased the interconnectedness of the world and our interdependency on other countries, economies, and cultures. Monumental growth in international travel and trade have brought improved access to goods and services for many, but also carry ongoing and ever-present threats of zoonotic spillover and infectious disease outbreaks that threaten all. Global Health and the Future Role of the United States identifies global health priorities in light of current and emerging world threats. This report assesses the current global health landscape and how challenges, actions, and players have evolved over the last decade across a wide range of issues, and provides recommendations on how to increase responsiveness, coordination, and efficiency – both within the U.S. government and across the global health field. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Investing in Global Health for AmericaPART 1: SECURING AGAINST GLOBAL THREATS3 Infectious Diseases, Pandemic Influenza, and Antimicrobial Resistance: Global Health Security Is National Security4 Addressing Continuous Threats: HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and MalariaPART 2: ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH5 Investing in Women's and Children's Health6 Promoting Cardiovascular Health and Preventing CancerPART 3: MAXIMIZING RETURNS7 Catalyzing Innovation8 Smart Financing Strategies9 Global Health Leadership10 Summary of Conclusions and RecommendationsAPPENDIXESAppendix A: Past Institute of Medicine Reports on Global HealthAppendix B: Global Health Organizations Referenced in This ReportAppendix C: Public Meeting AgendasAppendix D: Committee Member Biosketches