The Challenges of Global Health
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About this course: An introduction to key challenges and concepts important to understanding the current status and determinants of global health.
Created by: Duke University-
Taught by: Dr. David Boyd, Associate Professor of the Practice of Global Health
Duke Global Health Institute
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About this course: An introduction to key challenges and concepts important to understanding the current status and determinants of global health.
Created by: Duke University-
Taught by: Dr. David Boyd, Associate Professor of the Practice of Global Health
Duke Global Health Institute
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WEEK 1
Getting Started
Start here!
2 videos, 4 readings expand
- Reading: About the Course
- Reading: About the Instructor
- Video: Why Should You Take This Course?
- Video: Before We Get Started
- Reading: Online Resources
- Reading: Recommended Readings For The Course
WEEK 2
Basic Concepts in Global Health
This module covers some of the most important basic concept that you need to know to understand global health. In particular we will focus on key terminology and the determinants underlying health and disease.
12 videos expand
- Video: Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- Video: Why is Global Health Important?
- Video: Interview with Dr. Michael Merson, Part 1
- Video: Interview with Dr. Michael Merson, Part 2
- Video: What is the Current Global Burden of Disease? Part I
- Video: What is the Current Global Burden of Disease? Part II
- Video: What Causes Global Health Disease Burden?
- Video: What are the Roles of Environment and Nutrition? Part I
- Video: What are the Roles of Environment and Nutrition? Part II
- Video: Interview with Dr William Pan, Part 1
- Video: Interview with Dr William Pan, Part 2
- Video: What is the Goal of Global Health?
Graded: Quiz: Basic Concepts in Global Health
WEEK 3
Understanding the Key Global Health Challenges
This module focuses on examining the causes and distribution of infectious disease, noncommunicable disease, injury/violence/disaster, and MCH (maternal and child health).
14 videos expand
- Video: Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- Video: What is the Global Health "Unholy Trinity" of Infectious Disease
- Video: What are the Plebeians and Stealth Bombs of Infectious Disease? Part
- Video: What are the Plebeians and Stealth Bombs of Infectious Disease? Part 2
- Video: Interview with Dr. Chris Woods, Part 1
- Video: Interview with Dr. Chris Woods, Part 2
- Video: Understanding Why Zika Is So Important
- Video: What are Non-Communicable Diseases and Why are They on the Rise?
- Video: What are the Chief NDC Challenges if Global Health
- Video: Interview with Dr. Brandon Kohrt, Part 1
- Video: Interview with Dr. Brandon Kohrt, Part 2
- Video: Why Does Global Health Pay Particular Attention to Women and Children?
- Video: Are Injury, Violence and Disaster Significant Global Health Issues?
- Video: Interview with Dr. Kathryn Lynch
Graded: Quiz: Understanding the Key Global Health Challenges
WEEK 4
Actors & Action: Finding Global Health Solutions
This module explores the main global health actors, how they work, and what strategies they use to improve global health outcomes and to solve global health problems.
7 videos expand
- Video: Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- Video: Who are the Key Actors in Global Health, Part 1
- Video: Who are the Key Actors in Global Health, Part 2
- Video: How do Actors Implement Global Health Best Practices?
- Video: How do Actors Implement Global Health Best Practices?
- Video: Interview with Dr Gary Bennett
- Video: What are Some "Best Practices" for Improving Global Health?
Graded: Quiz: Actors & Action: Finding Global Health Solutions
WEEK 5
The Future of Global Health
This module examines the changes that we expect to occur in global health in the near future and what strategies will best help us to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
6 videos expand
- Video: Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- Video: What are the Future Trends for Global Health?
- Video: How can We Meet Future Needs?
- Video: Interview with Dr. Nimmi Ramanujam
- Video: What is the Most Important Factor for Improving Global Health?
- Video: Parting Words
Graded: Quiz: The Future of Global Health
Graded: Final Exam
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