Graduate Catalog

PREV 664 CRITICAL ISSUES IN GLOBAL HEALTH

This series of seminars, lectures and reading assignments is designed to give students an overview of the global health problems facing the world today and equip them with tools to navigate the world of international health. The course focuses on teaching students about the global burden of disease and pattern of disease variations between and within countries. It addresses cross cutting issues such as poverty, environmental degradation and the impact of globalization on health. Topics include maternal and child health, gender and violence, nutrition, water and sanitation.

Credits

3