HEA 205 - Global Health

Institution:
Reading Area Community College
Subject:
Health Services
Description:
This course examines the social, political, environmental, and economic determinants of health disparities in diverse cultures and populations. The course introduces students to the language of global health: the burden of disease, epidemiology, cost-effectiveness, and health systems. By exploring patterns of health and welfare disparity, students will analyze the rationale for and modes of intervention to improve global health. Students will study the impact of acute and chronic disease patterns, including epidemics, pharmaceutical access, physical and mental health resources, nutrition, and maternal and child health. Students will further explore how globalization has shaped health policies and practices by applying information from global disease patterns and population dynamics to identify resources and recommend policies to expand health equity globally.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
COM 121
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
Notes:
A Grade of C or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.
Additional Information:
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(610) 372-4721
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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