Global Change and Human Health

Course aim

To interpret how changes to the Earth’s human populations, biological systems, climate, and ecosystems have impacted human health and to consider possible actions to safeguard health through future strategy and practice change.

Course content

 Links between changes to the planet’s human populations, biological systems, climate and ecosystems and human health are explored across five domains: 1) effects of extreme weather; 2) changes to infectious diseases; 3) threats to food and water supply; 4) changes to chronic diseases; 5) the impact of social inequities and conflict on human health. Conceptual health frameworks will be described and applied to contemporary public and environmental health challenges.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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