CDV 330 Global Trends in Health

This course explores global health issues and examines concepts and beliefs about health and disease, determinants and measurements of health, and diseases with high global burden that impact the family and community. The particular vulnerabilities to health such as poverty, security, gender, and climate change will be explored. Students will review historical and emergent trends relating to missions and international health and consider innovative approaches to promote shalom and mitigate disease burden in families and communities. 2 hour(s).