Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective.

Environmental variables have the power to impact global health and healthcare delivery in a significant manner. From safe water and food sources to impoverished living conditions, factors within the environment can either support physical well-being or contribute to poor health and disparity.

One such factor is the far-reaching impact of climate change on global health. Climate changes are resulting in overall global warming, as well as increased natural disasters worldwide that directly influence health in a myriad of ways. The purpose of this assignment is to examine issues related to climate change and discuss their effect on global health and the health of individuals. Emerging efforts to address the issue will be examined. Finally, solutions will be proposed to prepare and advocate for improved health outcomes surrounding the issue.

A printed version of these assignment guidelines is available below.

NR561 Module 3 Impact of Climate Change Assignment Guidelines and RubricLinks to an external site.

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:

CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)

CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)

Requirements: 3 pages