Intro to Global Health

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course introduces fundamental terminology, frameworks, problems, and solutions in global health. Basic demographic and epidemiological issues are discussed. Health sector issues are examined within the context of comparative social, economic, and political systems. The course will also explore intersectoral issues (e.g., population, patterns of disease, environmental health, and nutrition) and their effects on the governance and stewardship of global health. Topics covered include key epidemiological concepts (mortality, morbidity, incidence, prevalence, DALYs,etc.); culture, ethics and human rights in global health; environmental health; communicable diseases; non-communicable diseases; mental health; health systems; global health security; One Health; cooperation in global health; health IT; and rotating special topics such as HIV/AIDS and NTDs. The course also explores careers in global health.