The phrase "global health" has recently taken the fore in international health discussions, altering the ways public health leaders tackle world health problems. We conducted interviews with about thirty US public health leaders to investigate their theoretical and practical interpretations of the concept "global health." Interviewees were asked to base their responses on past experiences, current work, and future initiatives. Our analysis of their responses reveals four major themes that frame prevailing notions of "global health": definitions of health norms, health status, healthcare provision, and health ethics. Understanding these different conceptual interpretations may enable policy makers and healthcare practitioners to shape more effective and comprehensive plans for global health. We suggest cross-sectoral strategies for provision of "global health" for the world's people.
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Keywords: International Public Health, Policy/Policy Development
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