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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

HP 3500 - Perspectives in Global Health

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This course identifies the major determinants of health on a global scale and examines the differences in health and health care from the perspectives of culture, geography, and socio-economic status. Topics may include the impact of poverty, nutrition, clean water, sanitation, disease, and access to health care. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the global threats to health and well-being outside of their own health care model.