Global Certificate in Sleep Health & Global Equity

• Introduction to Sleep Health: Understanding the importance of sleep, its impact on overall health and well-being. • Sleep Physiology: The science behind sleep, including stages of sleep, circadian rhythms, and sleep-wake cycles. • Common Sleep Disorders: An overview of sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy. • Assessing Sleep Health: Techniques for evaluating sleep quality, including sleep diaries, actigraphy, and sleep studies. • Cultural Factors in Sleep: Examining the role of culture in sleep practices, beliefs, and attitudes. • Sleep and Global Health Equity: Investigating sleep disparities and their impact on global health equity. • Public Health Approaches to Sleep Health: Strategies for promoting sleep health at the population level. • Sleep Health Policy: Examining sleep-related policies and their impact on global health equity. • Implementing Sleep Programs: Best practices for designing, implementing, and evaluating sleep programs in diverse settings.

Note: The above list of units is not exhaustive and can be modified or expanded based on the specific needs and goals of the course.