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MPH 530.001: Global Public Health Challenges: Selecting a Topic in Public Health

Tip! Keeping up in Public Health

Choose a topic that interests you and will hold your attention. If you do, the research will be more enjoyable! You can also subscribe to receive updates on the topic.  

Some resource suggestions:

Select the Health Topic International Health in Medlineplus.gov to get a general overview of international or global health issues, the latest news, and current research

Select the Global Health Data Tools and Statistics page on the PHPartners.org web site 

What are some global health issues now?

What are major global health challenges?

HIV/AIDS 

Malaria 

Tuberculosis 

Polio 

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) 

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) 

Maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) 

Family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) 

Nutrition 

Water, sanitation and hygiene

Topic Ideas

 Can’t think of a topic to research? 

The Research Assignment

Before selecting a topic or starting your research, make sure you understand your assignment and its requirements. Consider the following:

  • How many pages/words do you need to write?
  • Do you need to include specific types of sources? (e.g. scholarly journal, book, etc.)
  • When is the assignment due? How much time do you have to research?
  • Is currency of information important?

When in doubt, consult with your instructor!

Getting Topic Ideas from the Subject List and Thesauri of Online Databases

Consider looking at the Subject List tab available in many online databases. Some suggested keywords/terms: public health, global health, international health, and traveler's health.  Other related topics may include vulnerable populations or groups, refugee health, immigrant health, and human rights

Global Health News Feed

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Subject Guide