Building on the 'Introduction to Global Health' course, participants are introduced to major public health challenges in lower- and middle-income countries. The course provides an introduction to the aetiology, epidemiology, risk factors and public health importance of selected chronic non-communicable diseases, addresses major policy initiatives for international prevention and control of disease, and considers major health threats and challenges such as the impact of globalization and environmental changes.
Period
09-07-2012 - 13-07-2012 (1 weeks)
Target group
Health professionals/postgraduate students with interest in global health. A basic understanding of epidemiological and global health concepts is a prerequisite for successful course completion.
Course aim
To enhance knowledge and understanding of current challenges in global health with a particular focus on chronic non-communicable diseases.
Credits
1.5 ECTS credits Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 950: Course + course materials + housing
EUR 750: Course + course materials
Course leader
Dr. Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
Challenges in Global Health
