Global Health. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Covers the field of global health, particularly the serious health problems facing developing world populations. The course begins with an introduction to the global burden of disease and then examines the complex social, economic, political, environmental, and biological factors that structure the origins, consequences and possible treatments of disease. Provides an introductory survey of the basic issues and initiatives in contemporary international public health, and develops student awareness of the socioeconomic and cultural complexity of health problems in developing nations. (Formerly SOC 4043 and PUB 4043. Credit can only be earned for one of the following: HTH 4043 , PUB 4043, or SOC 4043). Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRHC $10; STHC $18.