Unit 1600: Introduction to Global Health

1. Introduction to Global Health

• Definition and scope of global health
• Importance of global health in contemporary society
• Key principles of global health: equity, social justice, and sustainability

2. Determinants of Health

• Social determinants: education, income, social support
• Economic determinants: poverty, employment, economic policies
• Environmental determinants: clean water, sanitation, pollution
• Political determinants: governance, policies, human rights
• Interaction of determinants and impact on health outcomes

3. Global Burden of Disease

• Understanding morbidity and mortality
• Major global diseases and health conditions
  • Communicable diseases (e.g., HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria)
  • Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
• Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) and Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs)
• Epidemiological transition and its implications

4. Health Disparities and Inequalities

• Definitions: health disparities vs. health inequalities
• Causes and examples of disparities globally
• Impact on marginalized populations and low-income countries
• Strategies to reduce disparities and promote equity

5. Global Health Governance

• Key organizations: WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, Global Fund
• International health regulations and frameworks
• Role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and public-private partnerships
• Challenges in global health coordination and cooperation

6. Infectious Disease Control

• Principles of infectious disease control
• Prevention strategies: vaccination programs, hygiene, sanitation
• Disease surveillance and monitoring systems
• Case studies of successful control programs

7. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

• Overview of major NCDs: cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases
• Risk factors and social determinants
• Prevention strategies: lifestyle modification, policy interventions
• Management and health system challenges

8. Maternal and Child Health

• Key indicators: maternal mortality, infant mortality rates
• Major health issues affecting mothers and children
• Access to essential healthcare services: prenatal, perinatal, postnatal care
• Global initiatives and programs to improve maternal and child health

9. Global Health Security

• Definition and significance of global health security
• Preparedness for pandemics and natural disasters
• Role of surveillance, early warning systems, and rapid response
• Bioterrorism threats and mitigation strategies

10. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Health

• Overview of the SDGs relevant to health (Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being)
• Interconnections between health and other SDGs
• Role of SDGs in guiding global health policies and programs
• Monitoring and evaluation of progress towards health-related SDGs