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International Health

HLTH 480 | University Course

Identifying disease patterns in "developing" countries, exploring the social and cultural context of health, and reviewing behavior change strategies for improving well-being.

Course Details

Note

Students will need access to software and equipment to create and post a 5-minute video presentation.

Prerequisites

None

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction and State of the Worldâs Health
Module 2: Social Determinants of Health
Module 3: Health and Development
Module 4: Child Health
Module 5: Maternal and Reproductive Health
Proctored Midcourse Exam
Module 6: Undernutrition
Module 7: Overnutrition
Module 8: Chronic Disease
Module 9: Malaria
Module 10: HIV/AIDS
Module 11: Tuberculosis
Final Project Lab
Proctored Final Exam

Syllabus

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