Global trends and environmental factors have a profound effect on Australia's population health and beyond. This unit introduces environmental health considerations demonstrating how health and illness can be initiated, promoted, or sustained by environmental factors. Concepts such as globalisation are explored, and students are guided to review current global health issues and the role of both Australian and international agencies in addressing these issues. This unit offers students opportunity for international study with options for student exchange and international study tours.
PRESCRIBED TEXT - GLOBAL HEALTH AN INTRODUCTION TO CURRENT AND FUTURE TRENDS
