Global Child Health

Background & Most Common Childhood Illnesses

Improving the health of children worldwide remains a fundamental priority on the global health agenda. The first five years of life have a significant influence on long–term social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development. Early childhood development is essential for children's educational experiences in kindergarten and beyond. But unfortunately, children under age 5 are the most vulnerable to deadly diseases. This course covers the background and leading causes of child mortality in the developing regions of the world.

This Course Is For:

  • Doctors, NPs, PA's, & Nurses

    Interested in expanding their understanding in global child health and learning the key illnesses that face children under 5 years in the developing world.

  • Health Professionals

    Who are interested in working for programs or projects that directly affect the health of children.

Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction to Global Child Health

    2. Definition of Child Health

    3. Who is Most Vulnerable

    4. The Leading Causes of Child Death: Neonatal

    5. The Leading Causes of Child Death: Respiratory Infections

    6. The Leading Causes of Child Death: Diarrhea

    7. The Leading Causes of Child Death: Malaria

    8. Other Leading Causes of Child Death

    9. Implementation of Child Health Interventions in the Health System

    10. References

    11. Additional Resources

    12. Child Health Assessment of Understanding

About this course

  • $12.00
  • 12 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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