An Introduction to Global Health
University of Copenhagen's introduction to global health challenges and system strengthening.
University of Copenhagen•By Flemming Konradsen
4.6
(1,500 reviews)•120,000 students enrolledAbout this course
Understand how health challenges cross borders and connect to poverty, environment and development. The University of Copenhagen introduces the global health landscape, the major diseases affecting low- and middle-income countries, and the interdisciplinary strategies used to strengthen health systems around the world.
Skills you'll gain
Global HealthHealth SystemsCommunicable DiseasesHealth and EnvironmentDevelopment
Syllabus
1
The Global Health Landscape2
Communicable Diseases3
Non-Communicable Diseases4
Health, Environment and Climate5
Strengthening Health SystemsFree
Certificate: $49
Duration7 weeks
Effort3-5 hours/week
Levelbeginner
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesEnglish
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