ENVIRON 364 - Multidisciplinary Approaches to Global Health

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Environment

Description:

Students are introduced to the multidisciplinary theories and techniques for assessing and addressing infectious, chronic, and behavioral health problems in less wealthy areas of the world. The course addresses global health issues from disciplines such as: epidemiology, biology, engineering, environment, business, human rights, nursing, psychology, law, public policy, and economics. For example, obesity can be examined in terms of: differential rates around the world; biological and psychological causes; environmental differences; ethics of subsidizing nutritious foods; policies limiting the availability of wealthy nation fast food; the economics consequences of the disease, and intervention. Instructor: Staff

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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