Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the major issues in health promotion and disease and injury prevention. Students are introduced to strategies for promoting health and wellness, the major causes of premature mortality and morbidity, behavioral and environmental contributions to illness and injury, as well as strategies for risk reduction. Students will learn about the economic, public policy, and ethical issues that health promotion raises.
Components
Lecture
Credits
5
Last Updated
2017-11-08
CIP Code
51.2201 - Public Health, General.