Module One: Determinants Of Health



Contents

What is International Health?
     Determinants of Health for Developing Nations
     Health and Social Context
     Health is Connected to Economic Development
     A Brief History of International Health
     Current Challenges in International Health
Nutrition
     Consequences of Malnutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
     Assessing Nutritional Status
     Forms of Malnutrition
     Malnutrition: A Risk Factor for Infant and Child Mortality
     Malnutrition: A Risk Factor for Mortality From Infectious Diseases
     Interventions to Improve Nutrition
     Nutrition Minimum Package
     Managing Acute Protein-Energy Malnutrition
     Breastfeeding
     Future Progress in Nutrition
Contraception and Safe Obstetric Care
     World Population Growth
     Health Consequences of Unintended Pregnancy
     Associations Between Reproductive Patterns and Child Health
     Maternal Risks Associated With Pregnancy
     Association Between Reproductive Patterns and Maternal Health
     Maternal Health Consequences for Infants
     Breastfeeding: The Natural Contraceptive
     Deliberate Contraception
     Strategies to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
     Improved Obstetrical Care
Infectious Diseases Prevention
     Poverty and Infectious Diseases
     Successful Control of Infectious Diseases
     Disease Eradication
     Childhood Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
     Enteric Infections
     Acute Respiratory Infections
     Tuberculosis
     HIV/AIDS
     Viral Hepatitis
     Malaria
Injury Prevention
     Leading Injuries
     Interventions to Reduce Injuries
Provision of Medical Care
     Disparities in Medical Care
     Community Health Workers and Mid-Level Providers
International Health Conclusions
International Health Case Study

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