Globalization and its Impacts on the Chinese People: Diabetes

This report investigates the significant impact of globalization on the rising prevalence of diabetes among the Chinese population. It begins by outlining the public health significance of diabetes, including its high mortality and morbidity rates, as well as the equity issues exacerbated by social determinants like income and urbanization. The report then explores how globalization, through economic growth, urbanization, and shifts in dietary habits, has contributed to increased diabetes cases in China. It highlights the influence of transnational corporations on food systems and lifestyle, leading to over-nutrition and reduced physical activity. The report discusses the impact of urbanization, the increased consumption of refined foods and sugar-sweetened beverages, and decreased physical activity on diabetes rates. Finally, it recommends various strategies to curb diabetes rates in China, including lifestyle changes, reducing smoking, and addressing early-life influences to promote public health and improve the well-being of the Chinese people. The report is based on an assignment brief focusing on the impact of globalization on public health, equity issues, and recommendations for action.