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Topic Summary

This week we will build of our knowledge of global health history with some global health problems that are increasingly relevant today. We will look at examples of contemporary global health issues from around the world and locally. Consider, how are these examples interconnected? We will also discuss the concept of a global-local-global continuum. Challenge yourself to think globally. We are on the globe!

This week you will complete a quiz on Module 1's content.

Next week, we will start Module 2, the most extensive module of the course.

Learning Objectives

Discuss examples of contemporary global health issues that affect populations both locally and abroad.
Critique the concept that global-local-global continuum thinking can positively impact contemporary problems that affect populations both locally and abroad.

Learning Materials

Watch & Listen

Dr. Legenza's narrated PPT: Contemporary global health issues & Thinking globally

- Find the presentation transcript here.
- Find PowerPoint slides in PDF here

Interview with Dr. Narjust Duma
- Dr. Narjust Duma is a faculty member in the UW School of Medicine and Public Helath, Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. Dr. Legenza interviews Dr. Duma Duma to discuss current issues in global health and health disparities with a focus on cancer.
- Interview-transcript.pdf

Read

United Nations: Global Issues Overview.
Heer E, et al. Global burden and trends in premenopausal and postmenopausal breast cancer: a population-based study. Lancet Glob Health. 2020.

Learning Activities

Discussion: Current global health issue
Module 1 Quiz - this quiz is now open with the completion of Week 3 content! Module 1 topics will be tested on the Quiz.

Assignment Deadline Reminders

Module 1 Quiz opens at the end of Module 1 (week 3), due at the end of Module 2 (week 10). (links removed)
‘Health as a Human Right’ in the Sustainable Development Goals Debate (10% of final grade) –Contact Dr. Legenza if you have not received your assigned group, assigned during week 1. Content for the debate and key due dates will occur in Module 2 (Weeks 4-8). (links removed)
Contemporary Global Health Issues Data and Policy Report and Video (20% of final grade) – Due end of week 11. (links removed)
Health Communications Example (10% of final grade) – Due end of Week 13. (links removed)