(GH004) Indicators and Measurement of Global Health – Part1

Accurately gathering and using data to understand and address global health issues is critical. This training session will:

– Review the definitions of ratios, rates, proportions, morbidity, mortality, incidence and prevalence
– Review the uses of health data
– Discuss how cultural beliefs and values impact health behaviors
– Review the five major health status indicators and how they relate to global health
– Review two major burden of disease measurement tools: HALE and DALYs

WATCH PART 2 OF THIS TRAINING:

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https://www.train.org/ND/course/1091070

– Test your comprehension with a quiz
– Earn Certified in Public Health (continuing education) credit
– Order a Certificate of Completion

COURSE PROVIDER:

The North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN) develops core competencies in public health practitioners around the world through practical, practice-based training. Learn more at https://www.ndphtn.com

INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Terry Dwelle is the former North Dakota State Health Officer and the current President and Educational Director of North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN). He has over 40 years of clinical and public health experience in the United States, Eastern Europe, Latin and South America, and Central and East Africa.

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