PBH 330: Global Health
Section: 1001
Course | Section | Credits | Instructor | Dates | Status | Call Number |
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PBH 330 | 1001 | 3 (3 max credits) | Pharr Jennifer | Aug. 26, 2024 to Dec. 7, 2024 | Closed | 81925 |
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
PBH 205
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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