University of Copenhagen - Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings
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Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings at Coursera Overview
Duration | 15 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Intermediate |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings at Coursera Highlights
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Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings at Coursera Course details
- NCDs are the leading cause of death in almost every region of the world, and place a huge burden on individuals, families and societies. Humanitarian settings have a negative effect on the levels of disease, and the possibility of treatment. The importance of NCDs in global health is acknowledged by their inclusion in the Sustainable Development Goals, which call for a reduction of a third in premature mortality from NCDs by 2030. However, NCDs have until recently received little attention in humanitarian settings, leaving prevention, care and treatment needs largely unaddressed among some of the most vulnerable populations. According to the World Health Organization, 70 percent of global deaths are due to NCDs. The four main disease groups which cause the greatest number of deaths are cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (including asthma).
- The course will provide knowledge about issues and dilemmas that occur around NCDs in humanitarian settings and possible solutions.
- Why are NCDs a problem in humanitarian emergencies or crises? Natural disasters and complex emergencies, including armed conflict, have a negative effect on the levels of disease, and on the possibilities for preventing, treating and caring for people with NCDs. People living with NCDs often need continuous care to avoid disease progression, and disrupted treatment due to natural disaster or emergencies pose a large health challenge. In conflict situations and fragile contexts, the challenge of disrupted care and treatment may be exacerbated ? an estimated 65 million people have been forcibly displaced by conflict, displacement lasts longer, and at times health systems and health personnel are deliberately targeted.
Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings at Coursera Curriculum
Module 1: Why is it important?
Siri Tellier: Why is it important?
Alessandro Demaio: The "big four" NCDs Explained
Sylvia Khamati: The double burden of disease - Kenya refugee camps
Mouna Mayoufi: Lack in quality of care - Syria
Heidi Christensen: Challenges for refugees on the move - Lesbos
Experiences from refugees affected by NCDs
A call to action
Identifying and Describing the Impact
Siri Tellier: A Background Paper
Ten essential questions
Care in Emergencies
Conflict-affected populations
Internally Displaced Women and Children
Why is it important?
A Call to Action
Identifying and Describing the Impact
Module - What is being done?
Siri Tellier: What is being done?
Sylvia Khamati: Community awareness needed - Kenya
Mouna Mayoufi: Data needed to improve preparedness - Libya
Heidi Christensen: Treatment dilemmas - Pakistan
The Sphere Project
Emergency Health Kit
Key Fact Sheet
Public Health Interventions in Humanitarian Crises
Social Determinants
Interventions for Primary Health Care
Diabetes care in a complex humanitarian emergency setting
Ebola Crisis
Guidelines and mHealth for Vulnerable Populations
What is being done?
The Sphere Project
Emergency Health Kit
Module: Challenges and Opportunities
Siri Tellier: Challenges and Opportunities
Sylvia Khamati: Financial Dilemmas - Kenya
Heidi Christensen: Dilemmas in long term treatment in India
Sigiriya A. Perone: Do's and Dont's
Cancer in Refugees
Three Steps to Improve NCDs
Interventions for NCDs in Humanitarian Crises
Human Health Following Disasters
Burden of Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality
Addressing NCDs in disaster risk reduction
Health status and needs for older refugees
Challenges and opportunities
Cancer in Refugees
Three Steps to Improve NCDs
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