Global Health
Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Department:
Health
Subject:
Health
Prerequisites:
Complete ENG-101.
Corequisites:
None
Credits:
3
This course presents an overview of global health issues from the perspective of health as a human right. The course analyzes the impact of biological, socio-cultural, economic, environmental, and political determinants of health. Students examine past and emerging infectious diseases, chronic disease, and the impact of environmental and political emergencies on the delivery of disease prevention and health promotion.
