CHRONIC DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY.

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Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death in the United States and globally. Chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, respiratory conditions, and neurologic disorders have devastating consequences for population health. This class will explore and apply epidemiologic methods which help identify strategies to prevent and treat chronic diseases, emphasizing modifiable risk factors. Coursework will aim to increase student understanding of how epidemiologic methods are used to identify determinants of chronic diseases, and how to identify and target interventions to reduce the burden of chronic disease locally, nationally, and across the globe. Prerequisite: KINE 5372 .