Territorial approach to health
- UE code SGIRM321
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Schedule
36 15Quarter 1
- ECTS Credits 4
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Language
Français
- Teacher Linard Catherine
At the end of this module, the learner will be able to :
A. Know - Understand - Apply
B. Analyse - Synthesise - Evaluate
The module covers the following points:
1. The geographical approach
An introductory day will discuss recent developments in spatial epidemiology and health geography and the contribution of these disciplines to health risk management. We will discuss the geographical approach and process through the notions of geographical space, socio-spatial disparities, place effects and socio-spatial constructions of health.
2. Spatial data in health
A discussion of spatial data sources and the collection and management of geolocalised health data will be held, and a 'mapathon' (humanitarian mapping) will be organised to introduce students to crowdsourcing data and its usefulness in crisis situations.
3. Cartography
This section will present the basics of thematic cartography. As readers and users of a map, students will learn to take a critical look at its design (choice of phenomena represented, choice of visual variables, layout, etc.). As creators, they will learn to choose appropriate cartographic techniques (choice of phenomena represented, visual variables and symbology codes).
4. Geographic Information Systems
This section will present Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and an overview of the possibilities offered by GIS in terms of acquiring, storing and analysing spatial data, in particular through numerous examples of healthcare projects.
5. Urban health
The growing and rapid urbanisation observed in most parts of the world is profoundly changing the relationships that humans have with their environment and with the animal world. This section will take a closer look at urban health, its specific features and how it is changing.
6. Territorial governance
This module will address the territorial issues of public health policies through a case study (Senegal) and a co-construction game. On the basis of the information provided, the learners will be asked to discuss the development of a particular territory with the aim of promoting the health of its inhabitants. This activity will then support discussions on territorial governance and its necessarily intersectoral dimension.
The module is assessed on the basis of work done in pairs, to be defended orally in front of a jury, using the approaches, tools and methods covered in the module.
All course notes will be shared with students via online platforms.
Readings and course materials will be shared with students during the course.
Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
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Master de spécialisation en gestion intégrée des risques sanitaires | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
Master de spécialisation en gestion intégrée des risques sanitaires | Standard | 1 | 4 |