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The Journey of Medical Volunteers: MEDICO and Global Health Initiatives in the 1960s and 1970s (이동규)
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[ 논문 ]
hk2019 2025-10-10 22
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분류
논문
학술지 구분
A&HCI
논문명
The Journey of Medical Volunteers: MEDICO and Global Health Initiatives in the 1960s and 1970s 저자
이동규
참여구분
단독
저자수
1
학술지명
Korean Journal of Medical History
발행처
The Korean Society for the History of Medicine
게재일
2025-08-30
초록
This article highlights the transformative impact of MEDICO’s volunteer programs on international health initiatives during the 1960s and 1970s, describing a shift from social medicine or traditional curative approaches to preventive medicine. By prioritizing the training of local health-care providers and integrating preventive measures such as sanitation and nutrition, MEDICO facilitated a significant paradigm shift in global health. This approach was intended not only to improve health-care outcomes in developing countries but also to foster cultural exchange and understanding as volunteers engaged with diverse cultural landscapes. The incorporation of cultural anthropology into medical practice provided a deeper understanding of local beliefs, enhancing health-care delivery. MEDICO’s efforts were crucial in promoting a holistic view of health that transcended borders, underscoring the vital role of cultural anthropology and preventive medicine in shaping modern global health initiatives.
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분류 논문 학술지 구분 A&HCI 논문명 저자 이동규 참여구분 단독 저자수 1 학술지명 Korean Journal of Medical History 발행처 The Korean Society for the History of Medicine 게재일 2025-08-30 초록 This article highlights the transformative impact of MEDICO’s volunteer programs on international health initiatives during the 1960s and 1970s, describing a shift from social medicine or traditional curative approaches to preventive medicine. By prioritizing the training of local health-care providers and integrating preventive measures such as sanitation and nutrition, MEDICO facilitated a significant paradigm shift in global health. This approach was intended not only to improve health-care outcomes in developing countries but also to foster cultural exchange and understanding as volunteers engaged with diverse cultural landscapes. The incorporation of cultural anthropology into medical practice provided a deeper understanding of local beliefs, enhancing health-care delivery. MEDICO’s efforts were crucial in promoting a holistic view of health that transcended borders, underscoring the vital role of cultural anthropology and preventive medicine in shaping modern global health initiatives. |