Dr A Gjonca, OLDM2.25

For MSc Health, Population and Society, MSc China in Comparative Perspective, MSc International Health Policy, MSc Health, Community and Development, MSc International Health Policy (Health Economics), MSc Population and Development, MSc Social Policy and Development, MSc Social Research Methods and other Master's students where programme regulations permit. There are no pre-requisites.

This course brings together the main issues in health, population and society in developing and transitional societies. The course is unique as it brings together the issues and measurements of health and population. Determinants of health, health consequences of HIV/AIDS epidemics, poverty and health, as well as policy responses to health and population changes are some of the issues dealt with in detail in this course.

Some of the main topics covered are: The major threats to health and mortality in developing countries and the double burden of disease. Poverty and inequalities in health in developing countries. Reducing poverty: programmes and strategies, what do we know? Health consequences of HIV/AIDS epidemics in developing and transitional societies. Ageing in developing societies 'is it a matter for concern'? Urbanisation and inequalities in health in developing countries. Child and maternal mortality in developing countries. Health and mortality crises in Eastern Europe and the Central Asian Republics. The emerging threats of health and mortality in transitional economics. Achieving 'good health at low cost' in developing countries. Main priorities for health improvements in developing countries. It also covers basic techniques and measurement of health, morality and morbidity.

10 weekly lectures and 10 weekly seminars, LT.

A detailed reading list will be provided at the beginning of the course.

A 2,000-word essay (25%) and a two-hour written examination in the ST (75%).