Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health

Comprehensive Unit231 pagesGrade Level: High School – Community CollegeIncludes curriculum unit + CD-ROM HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria are just a few of the public health crises facing the world today. These and other infectious diseases, though largely preventable, are a major cause of death and disability around the globe. With the startling ability of old and new pathogens to rapidly spread across continents, it is important to demystify the science and strategies behind infectious disease control and prevention. This curriculum unit is designed for students to: recognize the scope and impact of major global infectious diseases; understand the interaction between humans, pathogens, and the environment; identify the basic goals and principles of public health; become conscientious consumers of health information; and become empowered to protect themselves and their community. Throughout the unit, interactive multimedia activities help foster an appreciation for the challe