Global Context of Public Health
This highly topical module addresses public health in a global context. The fact that boundaries between local, national and international health have dissipated – for example, in the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS or SARS – concerns us all. This module not only focuses on the concerns of pandemics, but also explores broader international challenges such as terrorism, war, food and water.
What does the module cover?
Develop a critical approach to health issues in a global context and the ability to discuss the conflicts inherent in differing cultural perceptions of health. You’ll critique and analyse public health issues in international, economic, environmental and political contexts and consider evidence-based solutions. Acknowledge, debate and critique notions, problems and solutions in public health issues in a global context. Explore how public health practice has evolved and appreciate the relevance of epidemiology; statistics; planning; health needs assessment; evaluation; health promotion; and health protection in public health.
More Information
Module Code:
HS3080
Key topics include:
- Examining perceptions of health and illness
- Health in its international context
- Major international public health issues
- Global trends of morbidity/mortality
- Evidence-based practice and the achievement of health gain
- The promotion of health in a public health context at global level
Pre-requisites
None
Number of credits & study time
20 credits / 200 hours
Assessment
In addition to completing a number of formative assessments as part of your coursework that you can forward to your tutor, you’ll also need to successfully complete two summative assessments that will count towards your final grade:
Written assessment 40%
Critical analysis 60%