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The Challenges of Global Health
Beginner
Online
5 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2361 | yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Why Should You Take This Course?
- Before We Get Started
Readings
- About the Course
- About the Instructor
- Online Resources
- Important Note on Data and Metrics
Videos
- Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- Welcome to My Office!
- Why is Global Health Important?
- A Biopsychosocial Approach to Global Health Solutions, Part 1
- A Biopsychosocial Approach to Global Health Solutions, Part 2
- What is the Current Global Burden of Disease? Part I
- What is the Current Global Burden of Disease? Part II
- What Causes Global Health Disease Burden?
- Cultural Competence and Determinants of Health
- What are the Roles of Environment and Nutrition? Part I
- What are the Roles of Environment and Nutrition? Part II
- Direct and Indirect Effects of Food on World Health
- Environment and Health, Part 1
- Environment and Health, Part 2
- What is the Goal of Global Health?
Readings
- Week 2 Resources
- Dr. Michael Merson
- Dr. Bethzaida Fernandez
- Dr. Kelly Brownell
- Dr. William Pan
Practice Exercise
- Quiz: Basic Concepts in Global Health
Videos
- Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- What is the Global Health "Unholy Trinity" of Infectious Disease
- What are the Plebeians and Stealth Bombs of Infectious Disease? Part 1
- What are the Plebeians and Stealth Bombs of Infectious Disease? Part 2
- Understanding Why Zika Is So Important
- Malaria: Why Would I Want to Work on Anything Else?
- Taking a One Health Approach, Part 1
- Taking a One Health Approach, Part 2
- COVID-19 in Latin America
- What are Non-Communicable Diseases and Why are They on the Rise?
- What are the Chief NCD Challenges of Global Health?
- Public Enemy: Metabolic Syndrome
- The Growing Challenge of NCDs
- Cancer as a Global Health Issue
- Mental Health in a Cultural Context, Part 1
- Mental Health in a Cultural Context, Part 2
- Why Does Global Health Pay Particular Attention to Women and Children?
- Demystifying Women's Health
- Using Research and Technology to Tackle Maternal Health Challenges
- Are Injury, Violence and Disaster Significant Global Health Issues?
- Road Traffic Injury: The Perfect Storm
Readings
- Week 3 Resources
- Dr. Christopher Plowe
- Dr. Christopher Woods
- Dr. Ricardo Fabrega
- Dr. Gary Bennett
- Dr. Gerald Bloomfield
- Dr. Nelson Chao
- Dr. Brandon Kohrt
- Dr. Nimmi Ramunajam
- Dr. Eric Green
- Dr. Catherine Staton
Practice Exercise
Quiz: Understanding the Key Global Health Challenges
Videos
- Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- Who are the Key Actors in Global Health, Part 1
- Who are the Key Actors in Global Health, Part 2
- Malaria Surveillance: Research=Hope
- How Do We Implement Best Practices in Global Health?
- How do Actors Implement Global Health Best Practices? Part 1
- How do Actors Implement Global Health Best Practices? Part 2
- Cost, Quality, and Access to Care
- What are Some "Best Practices" for Improving Global Health?
- Policy is Key to Progress in Global Health
Readings
- Week 4 Resources
- Dr. Myaing Nyunt
- Dr. Shenglan Tang
- Dr. Krishna Udayakumar
- Dr. Gavin Yamey
Practice Exercise
- Quiz: Actors & Action: Finding Global Health Solutions
Videos
- Introduction and Around the World with Dr. Boyd
- What are the Future Trends for Global Health?
- How Can We Meet Future Needs?
- What is the Most Important Factor for Improving Global Health?
- Parting Words
- You're Done!
Reading
- Week 5 Resources
Practice Exercise
- Quiz: The Future of Global Health
- Final Exam