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This module introduces you
to Global Health (GH) with emphasis on determinants of health and illnesses
while reflecting on global burden of diseases and variations by countries. Conditions
that enhance health, as well as factors that contribute to health and illnesses
as such give basis for health and diseases patterns within epidemiological
framework are explored. Attributes such as evidence-based policy implementation,
gender equity, access to healthcare, health literacy, health disparities,
healthcare disparities, and community health collaboration will be explored. Actions at local, national and international
levels for health promotion, disease prevention, care to manage disease burdens
are also In addition, the role of the nurse in addressing challenges such as
poor sanitation, malnutrition, poverty and other risk factors will be
emphasized.