PBH 330: Global Health
Section: 1001

Course Section Credits Instructor Dates Status Call Number
PBH 330 1001 3 (3 max credits) Pharr Jennifer Aug. 28, 2023 to Dec. 9, 2023 Open 82012

Description

This course introduces the principal health problems of the world's populations, and the major challenges to improving health at a global level. It is an inter-disciplinary exploration of the factors that account for these health patterns, ranging from their physiological basis to their economic, social and political context. Topics include: infectious diseases, injuries, risk factors, health system performance, and the role of international agencies in shaping the landscape of global health policy. Throughout the course, a heavy emphasis is placed on what we know and how we know about global health problems.

Prerequisites

PBH 205

Notes

This is an Internet class; refer to Canvas instructions at https://unlv.instructure.com.Technical requirements for this course, purchased at the students expense, include: access to Wifi, computer.

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