Rivier University

Division of Nursing and Health Professions

Undergraduate Nursing Education

NSG 190 Global Health Assignment

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To receive full credit for this assignment, please make sure to complete both the Case Study questions and the questions below.Β  When completed, please upload to Canvas under the assignment tab.

  1. Define International Health Regulations and define the 4 steps
  2. Noncommunicable diseases: Identify 2 countries that have higher rates of noncommunicable diseases. What are some associated lifestyle factors?
  3. Communicable diseases: Identify 2 countries that have higher rates of communicable diseases. What are some associated risk factors?
  4. Environmental health & human health
    • Consider what we have already learned about environmental health.Β  Do an internet search to find examples of health risks in other countries arising from:
      • Water
      • Soil
      • Air
      • Plants
      • Animals
      • Radiation
  5. Global health care initiatives
    • Review the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
    • Which goals apply to your community?
    • Which goals have already been met in your community?
  6. Real World Example: Summarize the nurses’ experience
  7. After completing the Case Studies, review your answers and complete the following:
    • What did you miss?Β 
    • What do you think the answer key is missing?Β 
    • What are two things you learned from this content?