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PUBH6301

Chronic Disease and Injury Control

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2
WebLearn GradSchoolSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009

This Unit will provide students with a more detailed understanding of contemporary population health risks and challenges posed by chronic or non-communicable disease of public health significance in Australia, the Region and Globally.

Objectives
By the end of this course they will understand

1. the biological, social and economic causes of these diseases
2. the current evidence-based population health responses to the diseases
3. chronic diseases within significant population groups
Content
Introduction to Chronic Diseases and injury followed by tutorials on Tobacco and Tobacco use in Chronic Disease, Nutrition and Chronic Disease, Physical Activity in Chronic Diseases,Drug, Alcohol and Substance Use Control, Cancer Control, Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease control, Diabetes Control, Injury Control, Mental Health, Co-morbidity and Iatrogenic Disease.
Replacing Course(s)
Not applicable
Transition
Not applicable
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
External Mode
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Email Discussion Group
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
2 written assignments
Other: (please specify)
Online Assessment of participation in online discussions
Contact Hours
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for PUBH6301