Introduction to Public Health

Catalog description

This course introduces the environmental, biological, and socio-cultural determinants of public health. Emphasizes workplace, personal health, community and school healthcare policy, management, environmental and the health disparities among minorities. Focus on environmental health, chronic disease, global and public Health. Examines the qualitative and quantitative research methodologies for studying epidemiology. Analyze the multiple chronic diseases, addictions, psychiatric disorders, and the challenges local and global health in protecting our planet.