HES 240Introduction To Global Public Health

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The course will study foundational public health concepts in a global context, using an evidence - based approach. Students will understand the complexities inherent in improving health on a global scale, the impact of poverty and inequality, the role of ins titutions and major players in global health, and the link between global and local health problems and solutions. General Education credit is earned through class activities in which students explore aspects of various cultures (history and tradition, ins titutions such as family and faith communities, economy, politics and law) and their impact on health status and strategies for prevention and treatment of disease.