Course	Section	Credits	Instructor	Dates	Status	Call Number
PBH 330	1002	3 (3 max credits)	Pharr Jennifer	Jan. 21, 2025 to May. 10, 2025	Open	26162

Description

This course introduces the principal health problems of the world's populations, and the major challenges to improving health at a global level. It is an inter-disciplinary exploration of the factors that account for these health patterns, ranging from their physiological basis to their economic, social and political context. Topics include: infectious diseases, injuries, risk factors, health system performance, and the role of international agencies in shaping the landscape of global health policy. Throughout the course, a heavy emphasis is placed on what we know and how we know about global health problems.

Prerequisites

Notes

This is an Internet class; refer to Canvas instructions at https://unlv.instructure.com.
Technical requirements for this course, purchased at the students expense, include: access to Wifi, computer.

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