GLS 3230 - Global Health and Climate Change (3)

When Offered: Spring, Even-numbered years
An increase in extreme weather events, rising sea levels, changes in precipitation patterns, and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases are common climate change impacts that are reducing health outcomes globally. Although populations in every region will experience increased health risks, less developed countries that have fewer resources, poorer health, and reduced access to health care will be the most affected, despite their smaller contributions to global climate change. This discussion-based course introduces students to common concepts and themes in public and global health, the primary drivers and impacts of climate change, and provides a forum for understanding the relationship between a changing climate and changing patterns in global health as well as mitigation and adaptation strategies.