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Global Health Solutions: Policies, Programs, and Interventions

MH161030Interdisciplinary Electives3 ECTSEnglishsummer semesterTUM School of Medicine and Health
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What it is about

You learn the basics and methods of Global Health analysis: from theories to global patterns of disease to measures, data sources and comparisons of different interventions. In the end you can create evidence-based, concise policy reports (3–4 pages) and formulate justified solution proposals for health problems in defined populations.

What you will be able to do

  • Name important theories, global patterns of morbidity and mortality as well as relevant frameworks and "Best-Buy" interventions
  • Describe common measures of population health
  • Compare strengths and weaknesses of different global health data sources
  • Conduct reviews of grey and scientific literature to determine health status and key challenges of populations
  • Conduct reviews of empirical studies to assess the quality of evidence for health policy solutions
  • Create clear, concise policy reports that summarize priorities and evidence-informed solution options

What the module consists of

  • Vorlesungweekly introduction and delivery of content

Teaching method

  • VorlesungIntroduction to concepts, methods and practice-oriented examples
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