Essential Issues in Maternal and Child Health

Catalog description

This course explores evidence-based issues and trends in maternal and child health offering an introduction to MCH-related issues from a public health perspective with an emphasis on the social determinants of health. The purpose of the course is to identify the individual, social, economic and environmental issues currently affecting women, men and families, as well as infants and children using a life course approach. Students will develop written and oral presentations addressing scientific, clinical, social and political aspects of MCH issues.