Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Drivers of Change In Global Health
Course Number:
AB_1108
Course Description:
The starting point of this course is that in every corner of our lives
as individuals, communities and societies, there is change. These
changes affect our health in many ways. We are for example confronted
with new and emerging infectious diseases, an increase in non-
communicable diseases, changing patient demand patterns and rising costs
of health care. Changes in health and disease patterns and changes in
health care are strongly influenced by the state of the world in
terms of climate, demography, economic, politics, culture and
technology. In addition, there is a trend of increasing globalization of
the world, with a diversity of impacts on people in different parts of
the worlds. The patterns and trends described above can be seen as
drivers of change in global health as they bring along new problems and
new opportunities regarding health and healthcare systems.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
GCH 494, GCH 405
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (4).pdf
