This course is an introduction to global health at the undergraduate level to provide the students with an understanding of global health goals and governance, health surveillance systems, and the determinants, consequences and trends of disease in low- and middle-income countries, with some reference to high-income countries and regions. Both infectious and non-communicable diseases will be addressed, as will reproductive and women's health, children's health, nutrition, immigration, and environmental health.
Outcomes: Define the most commonly used global health metrics, international goals, and common global health issues; Describe the various ways historical colonialism and modern globalization impact global health outcomes and programs; Analyze case studies of existing global health interventions and policies; Apply knowledge of global health statistics, common health issues, and public health interventions in the development of a country health profile; Identify reasons for health inequities/disparities which exist in low- and middle-income countries, as well as higher-income countries; Compare current global health funding and implementation systems, such as foreign aid, the United Nations, public/private partnerships.
Outcomes: Define the most commonly used global health metrics, international goals, and common global health issues; Describe the various ways historical colonialism and modern globalization impact global health outcomes and programs; Analyze case studies of existing global health interventions and policies; Apply knowledge of global health statistics, common health issues, and public health interventions in the development of a country health profile; Identify reasons for health inequities/disparities which exist in low- and middle-income countries, as well as higher-income countries; Compare current global health funding and implementation systems, such as foreign aid, the United Nations, public/private partnerships.