SGLK13003U Health and Diseases in Low- and Middle-Income Societies
In this module, global distribution, and burden, of disease and
health will be addressed -particularly in relation to vulnerable
populations and ages such as women, children, and the
elderly.
Communicable and non-communicable diseases and how they
may interact and be addressed, particularly in low- and
middle-income countries, will be addressed; as well as injuries and
accidents. Living conditions, life styles, major health
determinants, and risk factors (including environmental and climate
related) will be linked to health and disease. Mental health and
physical health, and their relations, will be studied in a
cross-disciplinary approach as a preparation for Health
systems module.
Principles of screening, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation
will be studied for some major health problems and diseases, and as
an introduction to Disease prevention and health promotion
module. Similarly, principles of hygiene, sanitation, healthy
nutrition and living will be studied - in general, for specific
health problems, and as an introduction to following modules.
While the focus will be on major health problems in low- and middle
income countries and societies, the advantage of having access to
Danish health institutions and registries and data bases, as well
as international headquarters and institutions in the Copenhagen
area, will be drawn upon.
On completion of the course, the students should be able to:
Knowledge
• Describe and list current patterns of health and disease globally
and by region, with emphasis on low- & middle-income countries
and societies. This includes
• basic knowledge on communicable as well as non-communicable diseases, trauma and injuries, health related to age and life-stage, including reproductive health
Skills
• list principles in health promotion, prevention, management and rehabilitation regarding major health problems and diseases in low- & middle-income countries and societies;
• list major risk factors and determinants for health and disease with emphasis on low- & middle-income countries, such as life-style and living conditions, socio-economic as well as environmental changes.
Competencies
• Discuss, analyze and critically examine data on health and disease from low- & middle-income countries and from high-income countries, and discuss and criticize previous and current priorities in global and local health policies, including ‘vertical’ vs. ‘horizontal’ approaches to health interventions.
• Argue for a prediction of patterns of health and major diseases globally beyond 2015, based on emerging and actual changes in climate, environment, demography and wealth, and envisage how health may be impacted.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 1
- Exam Preparation
- 1
- Exercises
- 16
- Lectures
- 37
- Practical Training
- 12
- Preparation
- 139
- Total
- 206
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 30 minutesPreparation time: 30 minutes.
- Aid
- Only certain aids allowed
All – excluding devices connected to the internet.
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
To achieve the maximum grade of 12, the student must be able to:
Knowledge
• Describe and list current patterns of health and disease globally
and by region, with emphasis on low- & middle-income countries
and societies. This includes
• basic knowledge on communicable as well as non-communicable diseases, trauma and injuries, health related to age and life-stage, including reproductive health
Skills
• list principles in health promotion, prevention, management and rehabilitation regarding major health problems and diseases in low- & middle-income countries and societies;
• list major risk factors and determinants for health and disease with emphasis on low- & middle-income countries, such as life-style and living conditions, socio-economic as well as environmental changes.
Competencies
• Discuss, analyze and critically examine data on health and disease from low- & middle-income countries and from high-income countries, and discuss and criticize previous and current priorities in global and local health policies, including ‘vertical’ vs. ‘horizontal’ approaches to health interventions.
• Argue for a prediction of patterns of health and major diseases globally beyond 2015, based on emerging and actual changes in climate, environment, demography and wealth, and envisage how health may be impacted.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- SGLK13003U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- C (Mon 13-17 + Wednes 8-17)
- Course capacity
- 40 participants
- Study board
- Study Board for International Health
Contracting department
- Department of International Health, Immunology and Microbiology
Course responsibles
- Ib Christian Bygbjerg (3-7972895083857e743e7b853e747b)
Chief responsilibity