GLHLTH 641
Non-Communicable Diseases
Course will provide an overview of the recent (mid-20th century to the present) trends in non-communicable disease epidemiology. Focus on four major non-communicable disease categories as separate modules: cardiovascular, oncologic, diabetic and pulmonary diseases. Case studies used to highlight selected geographic differences. By using lectures, assigned readings and classroom discussion the course aims to provide the student with a firm understanding of the shifting disease burden and the landscape of stakeholders and interventions to prevent the same.
- Instructors
- Bloomfield, Gerald
- Levels
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
- Semester
- Fall 2019
- Requirements Fulfilled
MSC: Elective
PhD: Elective
MINOR: Elective
MAJOR: Elective