GLHLTH 165FCS - Vulnerable Populations & Global Health

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Global Health Certificate

Description:

Examines populations made vulnerable to health disparities due to social, economic, institutional, gender & political factors. Explores: what constitutes a vulnerable population; how the biopsychosocial model elucidates vulnerability as determinant of health; how complex interaction of agency & constraint contribute to GH disparities of vulnerable populations; special considerations for interventions which vulnerable populations require; role of social justice & human rights in GH; lessons from experiences of vulnerable populations on improving GH outcomes. Open only to students in the Focus Program. Instructor: Boyd

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Additional Information:

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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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