University of Copenhagen
Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings
University of Copenhagen

Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Siri Tellier

Instructor: Siri Tellier

4.8

(104 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
14 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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There are 3 modules in this course

In module one you will learn about why NCDs have increased in the world as a whole and about why NCDs are a particular problem in humanitarian emergencies or crises. Natural disasters and complex emergencies including armed conflict may have a negative effect, both on the levels of disease, and on the possibilities for preventing, treating or caring for people with NCDs.

What's included

6 videos7 readings3 quizzes

In module two you will learn about some of the basic approaches of humanitarian action and how they might that apply to NCDs. This would include basic concepts, and how they might help or hamper the response to NCDs.

What's included

4 videos9 readings3 quizzes

In module three you will learn about prioritization (the classical first priority for health response to save lives, and concentrate on excess mortality and morbidity), the importance of risk analysis (the risk equation), the challenges involved in transition from acute to longer term assistance – from blueprint to contextualizing and building capacity – as well as about longer term budgetary issues.

What's included

4 videos7 readings3 quizzes

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4.9 (36 ratings)
Siri Tellier
University of Copenhagen
2 Courses5,579 learners

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