This course provides an overview of global health issues. Topics to be discussed include: Global and regional burden of disease and risk factors; Global health policies, the impact of globalization on health, the impact of climate change on health, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and health and actors in global health politics.  

Objective:The objective of this course is to develop students’ understanding of global health.

Mode of Delivery: The content will be delivered through lectures, guest lectures, individual and group presentations

Course Code: 
POH 316
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health