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Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 17 hours
  • Course by University of Minnesota
  • Offered by

About

This fifth and final course is centered on planetary health as a fundamental health determinant. As we consider how the health of humans is dependent on the health of Earth’s natural systems, we will also explore how to apply futures thinking and foresight principles to planetary health initiatives. The topics of this course include: 1. Introduction to Planetary Health 2. Values and Sources of Knowledge 3. Action and Movement Building 4. Foresight 5. Data Applications: Regression Analysis and Scatter Plot Visualization

Modules

Introduction to Course 5

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Course 5: Planetary Health

Introduction to Planetary Health

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Planetary Health Part 1

2 Readings

  • Planetary Health: A New Science for Exceptional Action
  • Supplementary Resource

Evolution of the Planetary Health Paradigm

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Evolution of the Planetary Health Paradigm Part 2

2 Readings

  • From Public to Planetary Health: A Manifesto
  • Podcast - Interview with Sir Andrew Haines

How Does Planetary Health Address Environmental Determinants of Health?

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • How Does Planetary Health Address Environmental Determinants of Health? Part 3

2 Readings

  • Responding to COVID-19 Requires Strong Epidemiological Evidence of Environmental and Societal Determining Factors
  • Case study: The Interconnectedness of People and Planet: Learning from Māori Worldviews

Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduction to Planetary Health

Quizzes

    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Introduction to Planetary Health - Practice
  • Introduction to Planetary Health - Graded

Introduction to Planetary Health Values and Sources of Knowledge

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Planetary Health Values and Sources of Knowledge

Planetary Boundaries and Key Data Indicating Our Current Status

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Planetary Boundaries and Key Data Indicating Our Current Status Part 1

2 Readings

  • The Nine Planetary Boundaries
  • Supplementary Resource

Key Disruptions of Natural Systems and Their Human Health Impacts

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Key Disruptions of Natural Systems and Their Human Health Impacts Part 2

1 Readings

  • Effects of Increased Concentrations of Atmospheric CO2 on the Global Threat of Zinc Deficiency

Planetary Health Values

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Planetary Health Values Part 3

1 Readings

  • Cross-Cutting Principles for Planetary Health Education

Sources of Planetary Knowledge

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Sources of Planetary Knowledge Part 4

Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Planetary Health Values and Sources of Knowledge

Quizzes

    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Planetary Health Values and Sources of Knowledge - Practice
  • Planetary Health Values and Sources of Knowledge - Graded

Introduction to Planetary Health Action and Movement Building

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Planetary Health Action and Movement Building

Emerging Evidence-Based Planetary Health Solutions

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Emerging Evidence-Based Planetary Health Solutions Part 1

2 Readings

  • Improving Rural Health Care Reduces Illegal Logging and Conserves Carbon in a Tropical Forest
  • Case Study - Today's Solutions for the Future of Food

Core Principles of Movement Building

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Core Principles of Movement Building Part 2
  • Interview with Dr. Julia Nerbonne

2 Readings

  • Planetary Health: From Concept to Decisive Action
  • Organizing: People, Power, Change

Reason for Hope

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Reason for Hope Part 3

1 Readings

  • The Nurses are Here! Nurses Drawdown, A Global Movement to Address Climate Change

Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Planetary Health and Movement Building

Quizzes

    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Planetary Health Action and Movement Building - Practice
  • Planetary Health Action and Movement Building

Planetary Health, Futures Thinking, and Foresight Leadership

    • 2 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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2 Videos

  • Planetary Health, Futures Thinking, and Foresight Leadership Part 1
  • Planetary Health, Futures Thinking and Foresight Leadership Part 2

4 Readings

  • About Futures Studies
  • Global Challenge 8
  • A Stitch in Time? Realizing the Values of Futures and Foresight
  • Addressing the Environmental, Community and Health Impacts of Resource Development

Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Foresight

Quizzes

    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Foresight - Practice
  • Foresight - Graded

Introduction to Regression Analysis and Scatter Plot Visualization

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Regression Analysis and Scatter Plot Visualization Part 1

3 Readings

  • Planetary Health Case Study: Typhoid and Torrents
  • “Positive” Systems Archetypes
  • Supplementary Resource

Regression Analysis and Scatter Plot Visualization

    • 1 Videos
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  • Regression Analysis and Scatter Plot Visualization Part 2

Data Applications Assignments

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Lab
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1 Peer Review

  • Regression Analysis and Scatter Plot Visualization

1 Discussions

  • Regression Analysis and Scatter Plot Visualization

1 Labs

  • Regression Analysis and Scatter Plot Visualization

1 Readings

  • Regression Analysis and Scatter Plot Visualization R Directions

Auto Summary

Discover the foundational course "Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health," focusing on the interdependence of human and Earth’s natural systems. Led by Coursera, this Health & Fitness course covers planetary health, values, movement building, foresight, and data applications over 1020 minutes. Suitable for beginners, it offers Starter and Professional subscription options. Ideal for learners interested in health and environmental sustainability.

Daniel J. Pesut, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Instructors

Daniel J. Pesut, Ph.D., RN, FAAN

Karen A. Monsen, PhD, RN, FAMIA, FNAP, FAAN
Instructors

Karen A. Monsen, PhD, RN, FAMIA, FNAP, FAAN