Unit name | Global Burden of Disease and Healthcare Provision |
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Unit code | COBM31023 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Peter Vickerman |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Bristol Medical School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit will introduce students to infectious and non-communicable diseases of international importance and look at the changing face of international disease caused by globalisation. The challenges in management of diseases with high morbidities and mortalities, particularly from a public health perspective, are considered in more detail i.e. TB, HIV, malaria, diarrheal disease, mental health, anti microbial resistance, blindness and reproductive health. Students will explore the important relationship of community development programmes (e.g. sanitation and water) for health. The challenge of healthcare provision in low income and differing cultural settings will be considered.
Aim:
This unit aims to develop the student’s interest in and knowledge and understanding of global patterns of diseases and health conditions of international importance and the complexities of their management from a public health and a medical viewpoint. The importance of the social and cultural context for public health planning is considered.
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
This unit will be taught in the form of 3 hour workshops using a variety of teaching methods including lectures, presentations, debates, and seminars. Up to date research will be reviewed and critically analysed. Students will be actively encouraged to access appropriate e-learning materials to supplement information acquired in teaching sessions.
Summative assessment: 2 hour examination 70%, Group presentation of country case example of progress towards Sustainable Development Goals , 30%
Formative assessment: Student presentations of literature reviews
Merson M., Black R.E., Mills A.J., 3rd ed. (2012)
Global Health: Disease, Programs, Systems, and Policies, Jones and Bartlett
Dina Balabanova, Martin Mckee et al. (2010) Good Health at low cost:. available free at http://ghlc.lshtm.ac.uk
Richard Skolnik (2011) Global Health 101 (Essential public health)