Global Health

This course reviews the main contributors to the global burden of disease and discusses current interventions and possible approaches for the future. This course addresses topics related to maternal and child health, nutrition, infectious disease, chronic illness, and environmental health. Each section provides a historical and cultural overview and includes consideration of cultural competence and humility. Sections engage students in learning about country-specific health data and descriptive information about the health system.

Credits

Prerequisite

None.