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University of Michigan
Why are some groups healthier than others, and how do these differences emerge and persist over the life course? How do social policies (e.g., housing, transportation, employment) relate to health and health inequalities? Why are there health disparities even in countries that have free universal h…
University of Michigan
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to population health from both the vantage point of both public health and healthcare. We will examine the key components of community health needs assessments, how they are used, and how to compare population health assessments across subpopulati…
Johns Hopkins University
In this course, you will learn about the role and importance of civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems that are used to track birth, death, and life events. Experts from around the world will explain what CRVS systems are, how they are used, the legal bases for registering vital eve…
Johns Hopkins University
Motor vehicle traffic deaths affect indigenous communities at a disproportionate rate as compared to the overall United States population. For children and youth ages 0-19, motor vehicle traffic death rates among American Indian and Alaska Native children and youths are up to 8 times higher than th…
Johns Hopkins University
The rapid development of digital technologies provides fundamentally new ways of addressing pressing public health challenges, especially around understanding population health status, strengthening the collection and use of health data to inform public health policies and plan interventions, and s…
Johns Hopkins University
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children aged 1-14. Young children spend most of their time at home, making them more vulnerable to home injuries. Many of these injuries are preventable with proper education and safety measures. By addressing common household hazards, we c…
Johns Hopkins University
This course introduces students to community engagement as a catalyst for improving health outcomes and advancing health equity, centered around the eight "Guiding Principles of Community-Engaged Research" developed by Melody S. Goodman, PhD, and colleagues. By the end of this course, learners will…
Johns Hopkins University
By the end of this course, learners will be able to distinguish implementation research from clinical effectiveness research; identify common implementation problems; use theories, models, and frameworks to assess barriers and facilitators; select and specify implementation strategies; choose pragm…
Johns Hopkins University
This course introduces discussions about the public health approach to problems experienced by people affected by disasters, both natural and related to conflict. The course discusses the many changes which occur in people’s lives when they are uprooted by a disaster, ranging from changes in diseas…
Johns Hopkins University
As the United States grapples with both the short-term and long-term impacts and considers how different groups and individuals are affected, it can easily become overwhelming to keep up with conversations about health and immigration. Most people can generally agree that health and immigration pol…
Johns Hopkins University
- Conduct epidemiologic surveillance to inform decision-making - Apply best practices for healthcare data collection and analysis - Apply the lessons learned from the polio eradication effort This informative three-week course will prepare you to meet the challenges of conducting epidemiologic surv…
Johns Hopkins University
In this course, you will learn about traditional and emerging techniques in population-level data collection that can be used to strengthen public health programs and policies. Experts from around the world will define and explain key concepts in the design and implementation of population-based su…
Imperial College London
Migration and health is the second instalment of the wider Global Health Challenges and Governance specialisation from Imperial College London's Global Master of Public Health (GMPH). The scope and content of this course has been developed from the ground up by a combined team of academics and prac…
Johns Hopkins University
- Discover the inner workings of how to plan and manage a global health initiative - Identify the logistical details of an effective global health program - Discuss the best practices for human resources management in disease control programs Planning and managing a global health initiative involve…
Johns Hopkins University
In this course, you will learn about methodologies that support the successful data use to strengthen public health programs and policies. Experts from around the world will define and explain what population-level data is, introduce the data-generation-to-use cycle, and explain other consideration…
Johns Hopkins University
Are you a public health practitioners or provider who has responsibilities for the care of populations affected by natural, man-made disasters or complex humanitarian emergencies? Then this could be a course to help you in your responsibilities. This course covers the basics of health care in refug…
Imperial College London
This course teaches you about the global health harms caused by tobacco and the efforts underway to combat these. You'll analyse the strategies and tactics used by the tobacco industry, and their allies, to keep people buying their products, and you'll reflect on the role played by public health re…
Johns Hopkins University
This course will help guide policy makers, advocates, and program managers as they design, plan, and implement sodium reduction interventions to protect public health. We invite you to see what interventions have been proven at scale, what shows promise, and what lessons have been learned along the…
Imperial College London
This course specifically explores approaches and tools and how to apply them in public health settings. Students will learn how to critically analyse the power dynamics present between multidisciplinary stakeholders and appreciate the need for reciprocity between those delivering and those receivin…
Johns Hopkins University
This course provides an introduction to household surveys for program evaluation in low-and middle-income countries. The course will equip you with skills to: 1. Explain what coverage is, why it’s important in evaluations, and how it is measured 2. Describe what household surveys can and cannot mea…
