Global Problems in Public Health (SVUEK_006)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop understanding about the actualities in the field of global health, about the global context of various public health problems and about the international approach in solving these problems.
In frame of the study course the term and sector of global health will be analyzed; in-depth analysis will be carried out on five essential global health issues – urbanization, health of mother and child, injuries and violence, non-infectious diseases and infectious diseases.
Prerequisites
English, public health, epidemiology.
Learning outcomes
Will be able to describe and present the history of the concept of globalization and its political, economic and social dimension. The basic types of health care systems, their most significant differences in different regions of the world, their impact on health will be clarified and contrasted. The basic functions of the most important international institutions in the field of global health and the principles and goals set in the international policy documents will be explained. Illustrate and talk about global health problems, their determinants and solutions.
The student will distinguish and explain the concept of globalization and its various aspects of public health. Calculate and interpret health indicators, make international comparisons, draw conclusions, prepare and present a report. Select and use key UN, World Health Organization, other UN specialized agencies (UNICEF, FAO, ILO) and European Union key documents in the field of global health, evaluate and apply international recommendations to regional and national contexts.
The student will be able to argue about globalization, incl. urbanization, climate change, inequalities, etc. various public health problems; to discuss and criticize the diversity and disparities of global health solutions in different regions; will be able to generalize, draw conclusions and convince of more effective solutions for achieving the international goals of global health by combining various indicators characterizing the situation.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health, SVFM | 1 | Master’s | Required | Sandra Dudareva, Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne |
