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CH2530 Global Health Perspectives: Social, Economic, and Ethical Dimensions
Liberal Arts & Business Program
Madrid, Spain
Dates: 1/4/25 - 5/24/25
CH2530 Global Health Perspectives: Social, Economic, and Ethical Dimensions
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
Location: Madrid, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Health Sciences
Instruction in: English
Course Code: CH2530
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
DESCRIPTION
The history of global health can be divided into two strands: the first focuses on the population through the control of infectious diseases and the second focuses on the individual through health systems. Due to globalization, climate change and other factors, infectious diseases ceased to be considered a problem of tropical regions and became the focus of various international organizations and institutions.
Therefore, Global Health Social Determinants of Health (SDH) are the components of the environment in which the population develops, the place where they live, the resources they have, food, education and access to medical care and health care, in short, they are socioeconomic, cultural and environmental conditions. This is relevant to Global Health issues because there is currently great inequality between countries, as well as between certain groups and populations within the same country.
This course delves into the intricate intersection of social sciences and global health. Students will critically analyze the cultural, ethical, economic and structural challenges that global health confronts worldwide. Through a comparative lens, the course explores diverse approaches to health care system organization, decolonization, women's health, and the pursuit of universal health coverage.
Therefore, Global Health Social Determinants of Health (SDH) are the components of the environment in which the population develops, the place where they live, the resources they have, food, education and access to medical care and health care, in short, they are socioeconomic, cultural and environmental conditions. This is relevant to Global Health issues because there is currently great inequality between countries, as well as between certain groups and populations within the same country.
This course delves into the intricate intersection of social sciences and global health. Students will critically analyze the cultural, ethical, economic and structural challenges that global health confronts worldwide. Through a comparative lens, the course explores diverse approaches to health care system organization, decolonization, women's health, and the pursuit of universal health coverage.