Epidemiology of Aging

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to critical issues in the aging population. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the most important topics in health and aging, taking a “whole person” epidemiological approach to health, including attention to cultural differences, psychosocial, economic, and population factors affecting aging. The study of aging and health enhances professional opportunities in the fields of gerontology, wellness, and other medical and health related fields.