PUBH 6672 - Global Health

This course introduces students to the challenges on health equity around the world, with a focus on developing and low-income countries. Topics discussed will include rates of infectious disease and lack of medical care. In addition, students will discuss the effects of the healthy versus unhealthy environment on health. The course will introduce the challenges faced in providing shelter, sanitation, clean water, and healthy food to reduce the global burden of disease. The course will also explain the role of governments, ministries of health, and world health organizations in health equity. 3 credits.