MPH2007

Chronic disease epidemiology

Dr L Fritschi

2 hours per week over 14 weeks

Synopsis This subject is concerned with the epidemiology of the common chronic diseases, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, their aetiology and the interrelations with consumption and behaviour patterns. Methods of control of these diseases are examined critically, such as screening and education programs.

Assessment Short project on community medicine applied to chronic disease prevention.

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