We keenly read the Calland et al thoughtful argument to support the field of global
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parallels between the growing field of academic global surgery and traditional surgical
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- Engaging academic surgery in global health: challenges and opportunities in the development of an academic track in global surgery.Surgery. 2013; 153: 316-320
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Published online: June 24, 2013
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- Engaging academic surgery in global health: Challenges and opportunities in the development of an academic track in global surgerySurgeryVol. 153Issue 3
- PreviewSurgery is not thought of typically as a component of public health, especially in resource-poor countries in which much of the medical attention is placed on prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Current avenues of financial support for research and health initiatives in low- and middle-income countries often focus on health issues targeted by the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and maternal and child health.1,2 It has been estimated that $85 in research dollars are spent per disability-adjusted-life-year (DALY) caused by HIV, whereas $0.83 in research dollars are spent per DALY caused by road traffic accidents.
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