The goal of this module is to provide the learner with an overview of some of the most common health issues that affect populations living in cities and towns located at the U.S.-Mexico border. 

Learning objectives - after completing this module, the learner will be able to:

• Recognize the health problems and disparities unique to populations living border towns;
• Describe some of the strategic initiatives in addressing these border health disparities;
• Discuss the impact of border health issues on U.S. citizens living in border towns.

• Pre-test (to see how much you already know and don't know about this subject)
• Reading: "Border Health 2010: An Agenda for Improving Health on the U.S.-Mexico Border" by U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission
• Required reading: Executive Summary
• Required reading: Chapter 3 pp. 8-18
• Required reading: Chapter 4 pp. 19-45
• All other chapters and pages are optional
• Post-test (to see how much you learned)
• Evaluation

Start with the "Pre-test". Be sure to complete all of the questions and don't forget to click on the "Submit" button. Then proceed to the "Reading". Review all of the learning material provided to you. Finish with the "Post-test" and submit your answers. We also ask that you complete a short evaluation about the module (this is part of the assignment - so please complete the evaluation!). Your feedback will help us in making this learning module as effective as it can be. Contact Pam Racansky (racansky@u.washington.edu) if you have any problems with the module. Good luck!