Analyze global health disparities through different perspectives.
Determine how socioeconomic status impacts health outcomes.
Define the principles of ethics and human rights as related to global health.
After completing Unit 2, you should be able to answer challenging questions that are concerned with human rights in the context of global health ethics. One of the most common ethical concerns worldwide is the access to quality and affordable medical care. Reflect back on the human rights that were outlined in this Unit. Now, think about the question, “Is health care a human right?”
You will write a five-paragraph persuasive essay answering the question, “Is health care a human right?”