PUBH480
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Global Health
Course Description
This course explores meaning of "health" as it applies to people of many different cultures throughout the world. Provides a global perspective of the health status of these many different cultures, including their morbidity and mortality rates. This course also evaluates the many health promotion methods used to create healthy lifestyles and environmental concerns among these cultures.
1. Describe global health priorities and health metrics.
2. Identify the determinants of health, causes of disparities, and effective ways to address those.
3. Differentiate the burden of disease among countries in the world, contributing factors, and potential solutions.
4. Explain elements of successful, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate behavior change strategies, interventions, and policies that promote optimal health.
5. Describe the major functions of health systems and organizations.
6. Design a solution to a health issue in a specific location according to successful, evidence-based practices.
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