MHP5032

Health promotion

(MED)

6 points + OCDL/ Caulfield + One 5-day residential school (compulsory) + Second Semester

Synopsis: The theoretical underpinnings of health promotion and behavioural epidemiology will be outlined in this unit, and what constitutes success in health promotion will be discussed and defined. The core aspects of successful Australian health promotion projects will be isolated, together with the problems and unresolved issues of promoting health.

Assessment: Journal article (2000 words): 35% + Health promotion project (1500 words): 25% + Examination: 40%