In this book, editors and their co-authors discuss medical topics and their diverse circumstances in the global context. They explore where German standards stand in comparison to global conditions, what is important in women's healthcare - and what is less so, which standards are universally applicable, and where meaningful regional variations exist.

The book, written in clear and understandable language, is aimed at gynecologists, obstetricians, midwives, and nurses involved in humanitarian aid, as well as anyone interested in the future development of global medicine.

Content includes:

• General medical concepts and worldwide statistics
• Family planning worldwide
• Women's health in the face of climate change, population growth, and food shortages
• Incidence of preeclampsia, management of childbirth, birth injuries, and cesarean section
• Therapy options for gynecological carcinomas and palliative care
• Management of normal childbirth in poor and rich countries
• Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
• Tropical diseases and infections related to pregnancy and childbirth
• Separate guidelines for poorer and richer countries?

 

Introduction to the topic

Population trends worldwide: feeding people and the evolution of agriculture
On women's self-determined family planning in poor countries and migrant women in rich countries
Global climate change and women's health
A holistic view of women's health in a rapidly changing world
The impact of religions on women's health
Women's health, culture and ethics
Maternal mortality
Major tropical diseases relevant to women's health and obstetrics
Pandemics
Management of childbirth
Treatment of pre-eclampsia in poor and rich countries
The performance of caesarean section in poor and rich countries
The impact of modern obstetrics on women's health. Management of childbirth
Treatment of obstetric injuries and fistula
The treatment of pre-eclampsia in poor and rich countries
The performance of caesarean sections in poor and rich countries
The impact of modern obstetrics on human development using the example of premature termination of pregnancy
Malignant diseases in women worldwide
The treatment of breast cancer in poor and rich countries
Developing guidelines for poor and rich countries
Quality improvement and patient safety
FGM
Health in migration.