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This module aims to examine contemporary global health issues as identified by the World Health Organization (WHO 2020). Its aim is to equip students to develop critical understanding and in-depth knowledge of the issues that impact on global health. By global health we mean health issues impacting across the world including locally, regionally and nationally in Scotland and the UK. You will critically examine the evidence that may inform solutions to global health challenges by applying the principles of public health policy. Issues pertaining to health practice, the law and related human and equality rights will be critically examined to explore how they impact on both individuals and communities with respect to particular health needs.
Our focus on public health issues will encompass both communicable and non-communicable diseases; from a primary, secondary and tertiary prevention perspective. Examples of topics include HIV, COVID, obesity, drug and alcohol addiction, and domestic violence. For communicable diseases we will also include public health practices in surveillance, infection control and outbreak management. We will also explore examples of the public health impact of disasters on communities and a range of associated public health responses to the management of these.
Throughout this module you will review the role of public healthcare professionals as part of a wider disciplinary team and critically analyse the value of the wider team(s) considering how this collaborative approach can positively impact on public health issues in a variety of situations.

After engaging in this module, you will be able to: -
LO 1: Critically debate global public health challenges and their impact on populations/communities in context
LO2: Critically analyse and evaluate how public health intelligence is gathered and used to inform global public health policy and practice.
LO3: Critically consider a specific communicable or non-communicable disease and an evidence based public health response at primary secondary and tertiary level
LO4: Critically appraise how a collaborative public health response can maximise public health outcomes for specific populations/communities
LO5: Critically evaluate current research and practice regarding the prevention, treatment, and control of infections worldwide.