Biological Basis of Public Health Diseases & Disorders

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Biological Basis of Public Health Diseases & Disorders. Overview of the underlying science of human health and disease, considering biological mechanisms in the individual and in populations; topics include a broad set of categories of adverse health events: infectious and chronic diseases, exposure to pathogens and toxins, nutritional deficiencies, child and maternal health, biological bases of mental and behavioral health and addiction; examination of the interactions between biologic and sociocultural factors and the biology of epidemics; foundational understanding of opportunities to promote and protect health across the life course; application of disease knowledge in community and allied health professions. Prerequisites: Public health major; junior or senior classification.