Health and Globalisation
BACH3128
The focus of the unit of study is to understand the meaning of globalisation and impact of globalisation on health. The unit examines the social and cultural shifts, techological advancement and their impact on health and disability. It also examines the key drivers of the globalisation, and features of shift from international to global health. The unit also aims to provide understanding of both direct and indirect impact of global changes on health. The direct impact includes shifting disease and disability patterns, emerging infectious disease; shifting behaviour patterns (diet and smoking) and indirect impact includes changes in international trade laws, role of global governance, the existence of internet 'globalisation' on the health and health care service provision and utilisation. The unit analyses health issues such as food policy, infectious disease, pharmaceuticals, and tobacco control from global perspectives.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Senior
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: BACH3128
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes