Trade Agreements and Public Health - A Primer for Health Policy Makers, Researchers and Advocates

The need for policy coherence between trade and health has never been greater, yet few public health workers are equipped to navigate this complex field. This book aims to fill this gap, providing a focused and readable introduction to the topic. It introduces the principles underpinning trade treaties and examines the implications of trade rules for health services and access to medicines, unhealthy commodities, labour rights and the environment. It explores the trade policy making process, methods for trade and health research, and recommendations for strengthening policy coherence.

Deborah Gleeson is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Public Health at La Trobe University, and an Associate of La Trobe University's Centre for Health Law and Society. She holds an honorary position with the Public Health Association of Australia. 

Ronald Labonté is Distinguished Research Chair in Globalization and Health Equity and Professor in the School of Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Ottawa. He is active in the People's Health Movement.