Global Patterns of Health and Illness 2017/2018

This module introduces you to Global Health (GH) with emphasis on determinants of health and illnesses while reflecting on global burden of diseases and variations by countries. Conditions that enhance health, as well as factors that contribute to health and illnesses as such give basis for health and diseases patterns within epidemiological framework are explored. Attributes such as evidence-based policy implementation, gender equity, access to healthcare, health literacy, health disparities, healthcare disparities, and community health collaboration will be explored.  Actions at local, national and international levels for health promotion, disease prevention, care to manage disease burdens are also In addition, the role of the nurse in addressing challenges such as poor sanitation, malnutrition, poverty and other risk factors will be emphasized.