San Diego State University Difference Between International Health and Global Health Discussion TASK#1
Goal: To understand the objectives of global health.
So, what exactly do we mean when we say “global health” and why is understanding health on a macro level important?
Please watchthis video (Links to an external site.)explaining global health.
And this video onpublic health (Links to an external site.)
Then, read the following articles on global health:
2010_Lancet_Global_Health_is_public_health.pdf
Kaplan et al..pdf
And visit the World Health Organization for a definition of health (Links to an external site.)
Instructions: After watching the video and reading the articles please do the following. Be sure to use terms from the video and readings in your answers:
Define global health in your own words
In your own words, explain the difference between international health and global health
In your opinion, is health, and access to healthcare a universal human right? Provide reasons and sources for why or why not.
TASK#2
Goal: To understand the differences between the MDGs and the SDGs.
Please watch this mini lecture to introduce you to the concepts:
Play media comment.
Please click here (Links to an external site.) for the mini lecture with closed captioning
Videos to watch
How does theUN work? (Links to an external site.)
Progress inthe MDGs (Links to an external site.)
Transitioning from the MDGs to theSDGs (Links to an external site.)
Whereare we now? (Links to an external site.)
Readings
From MDGs to SDGs Sachs.pdf
Shifting to SDGs- Murray.pdf
Now that you have learned about the MDGs and SDGs, it is time for a reflection. Please answer the following questions in at least 4 sentences each:
Compare and contrast the MDGs and SDGs.
Visit this website (Links to an external site.) and pick one of the MDGs to analyze. What goal did you pick? Was the goal met on a global scale, region specific scale, or not at all? Please be specific in your answer.
Now, look at the SDGs (Links to an external site.). Pick 2 goals that you feel should be prioritized. Why do you feel we need to ensure these goals are met before others? How do you propose we meet these goals?
Do we need a global framework of goals? Who should be responsible for ensuring these goals are met in each country or region? How can we measure progress?
TASK#3
After learning some of the basics of epidemiology and the global burden of disease, please discuss the following:
Epidemiology is the study of how often disease occurs in different people and why (BMJ, 2018). Epidemiologists study health, disease, and injury and use this information to control health problems.
Some of the assumptions of epidemiology are:
Illness and disease are NOT random
Individuals are predisposed to certain illnesses while being protected from other illnesses based on biological characteristics
Environmental characteristics may also predispose people to a disease or may act as a buffer against disease
It is possible to identify and modify these characteristics in order to reduce illness and disease.
Identify the who, what, where, when, why, and how
Please watch the following videos for an overview of infectious diseases and epidemiology, as well as read the required readings.
Videos to watch:
Overview ofinfectious diseases (Links to an external site.)
Epi101 (Links to an external site.)
Incidence vs. prevalence (Links to an external site.)
The globalburden of disease study (Links to an external site.)
Readings:
What is epidemiology? (Links to an external site.)
Top 10 global causes of death (Links to an external site.)
Findings from the global burden of disease study
1. Were you surprised that many of the top causes of death are not communicable disease? Why or why not? Please explain in at least 4 sentences.
2. This one is going to require you doing some research on your own. Pick one of the top 5 causes of death worldwide and discuss 2-3 concrete strategies based on empirical data to reduce it.