MPH2007

Methods for chronic disease epidemiology

(MED)

Dr V Sundararajan

6 points + 2 contact hours per week + First semester + Alfred + Prerequisites: MPH1040 & MPH1041 or MPH1030 & MPH1031

Synopsis: 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 including screening and education programs.

Assessment: Written project