HLWL 3220 Global Health

HLWL 3220 Global Health
Global Health
This course will introduce students to critical issues in today's global health scene.  Students will learn how to respond to global health problems in effective e, culturally sensitive, and ethical ways.  Emphasis is placed on the main principles of global health, including an analysis of global health systems, diseases, programs, health governance and policies, identification and interpretation of current relevant data sources, and multidisciplinary intervention strategies.  Topics covered will include globalization and health, global health systems and economics, the global burden of chronic and infectious diseases, mental health issues worldwide, cultural humility and cultural competence, women and children's health issues, injuries/accidents and domestic violence, environmental concerns and consequences pertinent to global health, and human rights and immigration health issues.
credit hours: 3