Why We Die

Catalog description

This course will provide an overview of the leading causes of death in the U.S. The course will explore the health conditions and underlying behavioral, biological, social, commercial, and environmental factors that contribute to these leading causes of death and public health approaches for the reduction and prevention of those causes. Students will learn about different sub-populations and age groups that are at heightened risk for certain causes of death, as well as the unique factors that contribute to risk in these populations. Brief comparisons will be made between leading causes of death in developed and developing countries. By the end of this course, students will understand the role of public health programs and policies in reducing the underlying risk factors and health conditions related to the leading causes of death.