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Global health: opportunities and challenges

  • HSC1112
  • Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
    South Africa Second semester 2013 (Day)
  • 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
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In this unit, we ask you to think about the vast and growing inequities in health that exist across the world and the challenges for people living in developing countries. We explore their underlying causes including: globalisation, transnational trade, tourism, rapid development, social and political transitions, climate change, violence and insecurity.<br/>Using research reports and field experience from practical projects, we examine the wider context for working in international settings as well as the issues faced by Indigenous peoples, migrants and refugees.<br/>We explore our responsibilities as 'global citizens' and we challenge you to think about ways you could make a difference. -- Course Website

Instructor: Professor Brian Oldenburg (Caulfield), Ms Natasha Khamisa (South Africa)

Prerequisites: Nil



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