TB071103 Global Health Challenges and Solutions 1

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (Master’s Course)

Lecture Code TB071103 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Global Health Challenges and Solutions 1

Subject Name
（Katakana）グローバルヘルスチャレンジズアンドソリューションズ1

Subject Name in
English Global Health Challenges and Solutions 1

Instructor RAHMAN MD MOSHIUR,MORIYAMA MICHIKO

Instructor
(Katakana) ラフマン　モハメド　モシウル,モリヤマ　ミチコ

Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Fri13：HSC Rm 205, (2nd) Fri14

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture, Seminar and Discussion

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 27 : Health Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 04 : Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences

Eligible Students Master's program

Keywords SDGs, Global Health, Solution

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This class is open to graduate students in Health Sciences, who intend to work on issues in local, country level, and/or worldwide. We will discuss SDGs  (Sustainable Development Goals) and solutions introduced from UN (United Nations); also we will discuss using our real strategic approaches implemented in Japan and other countries. Special guest speakers for lecture and discussion will be invited.

Specific course objectives:
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the global health strategies and estimate the Japan public health services and future needs.
2. Describe the development of international health and priority programs of sustainable development goals (SDGs).
3. Detect the impact of globalization and compute the challenges of urban health care management.
4. Identify the emerging & reemerging health threats and suitable approaches to overcome the situations.
5. Acknowledge the achievement of public health development and develop communication skills to reduce global health related burden.

Class Schedule lesson 1
Health and Development
lesson 2
Primary Health Care and SDGs
lesson 3
Poverty and Hunger
lesson 4
Population Sciences
lesson 5
Climate Action
lesson 6
Food and Nutrition
lesson 7
Emerging and Reemerging health threats
lesson 8
Global Maternal and Child Health Issues
lesson 9
Clean Water and Sanitation
lesson 10
Globalization and Urban Health Care Challenges
lesson 11
Injury and Violence
lesson 12
Population Aging and Mental Health
lesson 13
Global Environmental and Occupational Health
lesson 14
Mobile Health and New Technologies
lesson 15
Summary

A test/students' presentation will be arranged during the last lesson.

During the first session, students will select their theme working through the semester, based on their own specialty and interest.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 1) Muennig P. & Su C. (2013). Introducing Global Health: Practice, Policy, and Solutions.
2) Friis R. H. (2012). Essentials of Environmental Health (Essential Public Health).
3) Guidotti T. L. (March 23, 2011). Global Occupational Health.
4) Parvanta C., Nelson D. E., Parvanta S. A. & Harner R. N. (2011). Essentials of Public Health Communication.
5) Hoque N., McGehee M. A., Bradshaw B. S. (2013). Applied Demography and Public Health.
6) Session handouts are available during class time.
7) Relevant journals.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) PC, Powerpoint presentation, etc.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are requested to go through the textbook, visit the relevant website and journals. They are also encouraged to have the basic preparation on the scheduled topic and pick up some difficult points for discussion.

Requirements Basic knowledge of global health and communication skill.

Grading Method Attitude of participation and discussion in the classes: 60%, assignment report: 40%

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Instructors have experience in global health researches.

Message It is important to understand the global health burden around the world. Students are encouraged to study more about global health issues and how to contribute and find out the solutions.

Other Course details will be announced during the 1st session.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (Master’s Course)
Lecture Code	TB071103	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Global Health Challenges and Solutions 1
Subject Name （Katakana）	グローバルヘルスチャレンジズアンドソリューションズ1
Subject Name in English	Global Health Challenges and Solutions 1
Instructor	RAHMAN MD MOSHIUR,MORIYAMA MICHIKO
Instructor (Katakana)	ラフマン　モハメド　モシウル,モリヤマ　ミチコ
Campus	Kasumi	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Fri13：HSC Rm 205, (2nd) Fri14
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture, Seminar and Discussion
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	27 : Health Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	04 : Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences
Eligible Students	Master's program
Keywords	SDGs, Global Health, Solution
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This class is open to graduate students in Health Sciences, who intend to work on issues in local, country level, and/or worldwide. We will discuss SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and solutions introduced from UN (United Nations); also we will discuss using our real strategic approaches implemented in Japan and other countries. Special guest speakers for lecture and discussion will be invited. Specific course objectives: After successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the global health strategies and estimate the Japan public health services and future needs. 2. Describe the development of international health and priority programs of sustainable development goals (SDGs). 3. Detect the impact of globalization and compute the challenges of urban health care management. 4. Identify the emerging & reemerging health threats and suitable approaches to overcome the situations. 5. Acknowledge the achievement of public health development and develop communication skills to reduce global health related burden.
Class Schedule	lesson 1 Health and Development lesson 2 Primary Health Care and SDGs lesson 3 Poverty and Hunger lesson 4 Population Sciences lesson 5 Climate Action lesson 6 Food and Nutrition lesson 7 Emerging and Reemerging health threats lesson 8 Global Maternal and Child Health Issues lesson 9 Clean Water and Sanitation lesson 10 Globalization and Urban Health Care Challenges lesson 11 Injury and Violence lesson 12 Population Aging and Mental Health lesson 13 Global Environmental and Occupational Health lesson 14 Mobile Health and New Technologies lesson 15 Summary A test/students' presentation will be arranged during the last lesson. During the first session, students will select their theme working through the semester, based on their own specialty and interest.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	1) Muennig P. & Su C. (2013). Introducing Global Health: Practice, Policy, and Solutions. 2) Friis R. H. (2012). Essentials of Environmental Health (Essential Public Health). 3) Guidotti T. L. (March 23, 2011). Global Occupational Health. 4) Parvanta C., Nelson D. E., Parvanta S. A. & Harner R. N. (2011). Essentials of Public Health Communication. 5) Hoque N., McGehee M. A., Bradshaw B. S. (2013). Applied Demography and Public Health. 6) Session handouts are available during class time. 7) Relevant journals.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	PC, Powerpoint presentation, etc.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are requested to go through the textbook, visit the relevant website and journals. They are also encouraged to have the basic preparation on the scheduled topic and pick up some difficult points for discussion.
Requirements	Basic knowledge of global health and communication skill.
Grading Method	Attitude of participation and discussion in the classes: 60%, assignment report: 40%
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Instructors have experience in global health researches.
Message	It is important to understand the global health burden around the world. Students are encouraged to study more about global health issues and how to contribute and find out the solutions.
Other	Course details will be announced during the 1st session.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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