MPH2050

Health of women and children in developing countries

(MED)

Dr W Holmes

6 points + 6 x 2 weekday contact hours and 2 x 7 weekend contact hours + Second semester + Macfarlane Burnet Centre Alfred

Synopsis: Overview of women & children's health in developing countries using a life-cycle approach, including current health status of women, children & policy trends. Analysis of determinants in women's & children's health in poor communities, introduction of concepts in planning, implementation, management & evaluation of effective strategies to promote women's & children's health. Topics include gender analysis; reproductive health; maternal & neonatal health; nutrition; children's rights & protection issues; & ageing.

Assessment: Assignments + Group presentation + Short answer examination