Public Health
Public Health Objectives
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Describe five important facets of public health.
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Explain why research is important, including four areas of research needed to address infectious diseases.
Public health incorporates basic practices and processes to prevent, diagnose, and treat human disease.
We rely on our public health system to provide services that improve life quality and length. Some of the services are apparent, like access to clean municipal drinking water. Other services are subtle, like providing curricula on hygiene to elementary classrooms.
This video introduces some of the important foundations of public health.
We still have a few models left :). These are perfect for describing the significance of public health and the role of social cooperation.
You may have experienced courses that do not get through all of the content by the end, but this is not one of them. Not only have we covered all of the content we typically have on campus, we have added a bit more with COVID-19.
Congratulations!
This is the end of the Current Epidemics guide. Material from the guide and corresponding lecture, as well as the previous Eliminating Infectious Diseases guide, are assessed on the weekly quiz.
The final portfolio is due Wednesday of finals week by 11:59 p.m. PST. Detailed portfolio requirements are available on Canvas. You may also want to re-watch these videos from previous guides.
Check your knowledge. Can you:
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describe five important facets of public health?
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explain why research is important, including four areas of research needed to address infectious diseases?
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Current Epidemics Lecture Guide Contents
The material from this guide and corresponding lecture is assessed on the weekly quiz.
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