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Global Health: Did you ever wonder why....?

Students who begin studying global health issues start to realize how complex health challenges are in many countries.  Sometimes a combined history lesson in economics, sociology, and politics provides a lot of helpful explanations for "why things are the way they are."  The Center for Global Development (who does a great global health blog) has an excellent presentation about the complexity behind social and economic development.  When you have some time, click here to watch the 45 minute presentation.


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