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Module Lead: Professor Therese Hesketh
Core for Global Child Health - 15 Credits
Aims
This module will set out some of the central concepts and debates in global health in this era of rapid globalisation. You will be introduced to concepts of global health and sources of information, as well as develop a conceptual framework to illustrate the multiple determinants of health which result in inequalities in health within and between countries. A special emphasis will be placed on the broad, wider upstream determinants of health like gender, culture, health systems, the environment, socio-economic position and employment.
Method of assessment
Formative Essay (1000 words)
Summative assessment: written report 100%
