Global patterns of Health and Illnesses

Welcome to the module

This module introduces you to Global Health (GH) with emphasis on the determinants of health and illnesses while reflecting on the 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 the epidemiological framework,  are explored. Attributes such as evidence-based policy implementation, gender equity, and 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, and interventions targeted at the burden of the disease will also be explored. In addition, the role of the nurse in global health and actions in the areas of policy, programs, and services in managing the burden of diseases will be explored.  Nurses’ actions in addressing challenges such as poor sanitation, malnutrition, poverty and other risk factors at various levels will be emphasized.