Medical research of the World Health Organization includes tropical diseases and human reproduction. We will examine some of the basic international legal doctrines as they affect health policy, using the Rio Conference Agenda 21 as an example. The global community acts in many ways to ensure its health. As early as 1851, nations acted in concert to hold the First International Sanitary Conference, and in 1902, the International Sanitary Bureau was formed. Organizations Many types of organizations deal with issues of international health.
Treaties come into being through a uniquely exacting procedure.
After negotiation with other nations, either directly or through a multinational effort, treaties are signed by a member of the executive branch. As part of the law of the land, treaties require implementation and enforcement by our national government and compliance by state and local government. The international community studies and regulates many areas of health care. In 1992 the United Nations held a conference in Brazil and although its topic was the environment, the results of that conference influence international health. They are entitled to a healthy and productive life.