Global Theory

Objectives

The course aims to provide an understanding of major global health challenges

Content

The course covers a broad range of aspects concerning global health. Focus will be on major global health challenges. The course will outline the interaction between health and poverty and between health and social, political, economical and cultural factors. Major themes are: Public health; Major diseases and disabilities; Global health and ethics; Anthropology, economics and health systems. Attendance in lectures and group work is compulsory.

Knowledge:

After the course the student can:

• Explain differences and similarities between low-, mid-, and high-income countries regarding health and demographic development
• Describe the human rights perspective for improving global health
• Describe important global diseases and epidemics
• Outline financial obstacles related to global health
• Describe various ways to prioritize in the health system

Skills:

After the course the student can:

• Discuss how some important diseases affect development in the society.
• Discuss how various interventions can improve public health
• Assess problems the health system of low-income countries
• Discuss ethical issues related to international health

General competence:

After the course the student:

• Has a global perspective on being a doctor
• Understands the consequences of globalization for medical sciences