Chronic Disease Epidemiology

Catalog description

Chronic conditions are among the most significant modern public health challenges having surpassed infectious diseases as the main contributors of mortality and morbidity in the developed world. This course will survey the epidemiology of common chronic diseases around the globe from interdisciplinary and life course perspectives. Students will examine methodological issues in studying chronic disease, consequences of chronic diseases for individuals and healthcare systems, and disparities in chronic disease. Non-medical and One Health drivers of chronic disease will be explored and serve as the foundation for approaches for prevention and control at the population level.