This unit introduces students to the concepts of public health, globalisation and the global health agenda. It examines the major threats to global health within the context of the political, economic and demographic changes taking place globally, and within specific regions. Topics covered include global patterns of health and disease; the trends and causes of infectious, chronic and environmental disease; demographic, social, economic and political change; poverty; global partnerships, and financing of health and economic improvement. The unit highlights how major health issues transcend local, national and international boundaries. The academic objectives of the unit are to provide... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Fiona Bull
