Course Description
Analysis of international health promotion and disease prevention programs, encompassing federal, state, local, public, and private health-related organizations. Examination of individual, organizational, environmental, political, economic, and social factors impact on health and health promotion and disease prevention initiatives to promote health.
Athena Title
INTERNAT HLTH PROM
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Describe health promotion from an international prespective. Identify international organizations and programs that focus on health promotion and disease prevention. Relate relevant social, cultural, biological and political factors to health promotion and disease prevention issues worldwide. Describe current health promotion problems within diverse target populations. Examine different international health policies and health delivery systems related to health promotion and disease prevention. Identify major health problems in regions around the world.
Topical Outline
Introduction International health promotion history Overview of health indicators worldwide Measuring health Burden of Disease and related factors Impact of culture on health Health promotion programs Specific health issues: Reproductive Health Infectious Diseases Chronic Diseases Unintentional Injuries and Violence Environmental Health Mental Health Nutrition Health Systems Health and the Economy