In previous modules, we’ve explored how social determinants shape the health of individuals and populations. In this Module 5, we explore how these factors shape gender and health, and nutrition. Women’s and children’s health are often used as a marker of the overall health of a nation. Health of women and children is influenced by many factors but a primary driver is economic and social equality. In this assignment, we ask you to examine rates of malnutrition, maternal health and the social progress index. Here we are going to look at child nutrition and maternal health as markers of overall public health.
complete a homework worksheet (attached). Weekly HW relate to key concepts and ideas introduced in the module lectures and readings. The HW are a way to demonstrate your understanding/comprehension of the major concepts. Most of the HWs will ask that you include data or work with data tables. Global health is a scientific field that uses data to help form policy, keep an eye on health issues in communities and worldwide and allow us to evaluate effectiveness of health systems and interventions.
These readings and resources may be useful in completing the discussion board posts and responses:
CNN/IBN. (2009, Oct 6). India holds highest infant mortality rate in the world. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEhZBCQ1hlk&feature=endscreen
Infant Mortality Rate. (2011, Mar 15). Infant mortality rate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06ZXo0K3diM&feature=endscreen
NPT Reports. (2011, Mar 29). NPT reports: United states infant mortality rates. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYQTBnki-VU&feature=related
Population Reference Bureau. (2009). Today’s research on aging. (Program and Policy Implications No. 16). Connecticut Ave., NW: Population Reference Bureau. doi: April 2009. http://www.prb.org/pdf09/TodaysResearchAging16.pdf
Review GHEC module 80: Aging and dependency in global populations. https://www.cugh.org/sites/default/files/80_Aging_and_Dependency_in_Global_Populations_FINAL_0.pdf
