PUBH 250 - Global Health

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Public Health

Description:

This course is an introduction to global health for undergraduate public health students as well as other students interested in understanding health on a global scale. Students in this course will be introduced to public health concepts related to global health, the role of globalization in the spread of illness, the link between socioeconomic factors and health, the role of politics and governments in health, key diseases and conditions in global health, the role of culture and social factors in health, and key organizations and their role in global health. The course will be a combination of lecture, discussion and practical applications and scenarios. Concepts will be reinforced with historical and contemporary examples and case studies.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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