PBH 211 - Introduction to Global Health

4.00 credits.

Global Health focuses on health issues that transcend national boundaries and are influenced by broad historical, social, economic, political and environmental forces across the globe and within countries. Measures of the global burden of disease as well as regional and country specific health indicators will be examined and discussed. Approaches to addressing global issues will emphasize non-colonial approaches and will focus on addressing root causes of health problems and will privilege voices from the global south. Strategies for moving forward in global health will call on agencies, organizations and professionals to engage differently in societies and communities as we work together to deal with our shared interests in health and sustainability. Spring Semester.