Public health in a transnational context: explaining Europe's role.
This commentary explores explanations for the EU's increasing involvement in public health. Through an examination of two case studies - policies on HIV/AIDS and preparations for pandemic influenza - it explores the process by which new ideas are disseminated in a policy sphere and the influence of law, economic interests, and international guidelines in making public health policy. It concludes by asking, with a comparative look at the United States, whether a European convergence on measures to control communicable disease is desirable.
Tufts University.
Rosemary C R
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Taylor
D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D005062:European Union / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D058873:Pandemics / Q000517:prevention & control; D011050:Policy Making; D011635:Public Health Administration