tailieunhanh - Critical Links: Population, Health, and the Environment by Roger-Mark De Souza, John S. Williams, and Frederick A.B. Meyerson

As the United States applies smart power to advance . interests around the world, it is time to leverage the essential role that . global health policy can play. Americans have long understood that promoting global health advances our basic humanitarian values in saving and enhancing lives. In recent years, support for global health has also proven its broader value in bolstering . national security and building constructive new partnerships. A smart, strategic, long-term global health policy will advance America’s core interests, building on remarkable recent successes, making better use of the influence and special capabilities of the United States, motivating. | September 2003 t ov LETIN Vol. 58 No. 3 A publication of the Population Reference Bureau Critical Links Population Health and the Environment by Roger-Mark De Souza John S. Williams and Frederick . Meyerson The scope magnitude and complexity of human impacts on the environment today are unprecedented. Emerging knowledge helps us understand how environmental changes affect human well-being. To protect human and environmental well-being policy and perception need to match reality. B3O Population Reference Bureau PRB Founded in 1929 the Population Reference Bureau is the leader in providing timely and objective information on . and international population trends and their implications. PRB informs policymakers educators the media and concerned citizens working in the public interest around the world through a broad range of activities including publications information services seminars and workshops and technical support. Our efforts are supported by government contracts foundation grants individual and corporate contributions and the sale of publications. PRB is governed by a Board of Trustees representing diverse community and professional interests. Officers Michael P. Bentzen Chairman of the Board Partner Hughes and Bentzen PLLC Washington . Patricia Gober Vice Chairwoman of the Board Professor of Geography Arizona State University Tempe James E. Scott Acting President Population Reference Bureau Washington . Jodie T. Allen Secretary of the Board Managing Editor . News World Report Washington . Richard F. Hokenson Treasurer of the Board Director Hokenson and Company Lawrenceville New Jersey Trustees Patty Perkins Andringa Consultant and Facilitator Bethesda Maryland Suzanne M. Bianchi Professor of Sociology and Director of the Population Research Center University of Maryland College Park Bert T. Edwards Executive Director Office of Historical Trust Accounting Office of the Secretary . Department of the Interior Washington . James H. .