Comparative Health Systems

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Course No: PUBH.6710; Last Offered: No Data;

Course Description

The course explores and compares national health systems (public health and healthcare). Each will be examined to understand its orientation and capacity to promote health, prevent morbidity and premature mortality, and provide primary healthcare for all. Analysis will address the political, economic, and social contexts within which the systemfunctions, as well as their underlying principles. Systems will include the U.S., European nations, and developing nations from latin America Asia, and Africa. Criteria put forward in health promotion charters and declarations developed through World health organization sponsored meetings will be used to assess each systems' strengths and limitations. Students will be able to competently articulate the principles, criteria for effectiveness, and poliies and practices that can establish successful achievement of strong international public health indicators as a foundation for sustainable social development.

Prerequisites & Notes

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  • Credits: 3;

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