OTD-7702 Global and Cultural Perspectives of Health and Health Policy
This course provides students with an overview of global health and health policy and focuses on the social, economic and environmental factors that impact the health of populations around the world. Health problems discussed include but are not limited to, malnutrition, injury, disasters, mental health disorders and chronic diseases. Emphasis is on the epidemiology of global health issues, and the policies and interventions that address these concerns. The role of the occupational therapist in global and population health is stressed throughout the course.