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Global Brain Health

MH160033Elective Modules6 ECTSEnglishwinter semesterTUM School of Medicine and Health
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What it is about

In this module you will learn the fundamentals of transferable and non-transferable brain diseases, their global distribution and burden, and factors such as environmental and societal changes. You will engage with prevention, health systems, governance and policy in the field of Global Brain Health and will be able to classify central concepts and measures to improve brain health globally.

What you will be able to do

  • Understand the concept of Brain Health and Global Brain Health
  • Comprehend the burden and significance of global brain diseases
  • Explain determinants of brain health
  • Understand the concept of Brain Health Capital
  • Discuss essential risk factors for brain health
  • Understand prevention and management of brain diseases
  • Discuss service offerings and integration of services for brain health
  • Grasp the implementation of evidence, governance and policy in the context of brain health

What the module consists of

  • wöchentliches SeminarDevelopment and discussion of the topics; in-depth exercises to consolidate understanding

Teaching method

  • Seminar mit DiskussionenFosters critical exchange and deepens understanding through topic-related conversations
  • ÜbungenSecures and deepens the acquired knowledge practically
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