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PUBH 110: Introduction to Public Health

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About Course

This foundational course offers a comprehensive overview of public health, emphasizing its critical role in fostering community well-being and health equity. Students will explore key concepts and the 10 Essential Public Health Services, which include assessment, policy development, and assurance activities that contribute to the core functions of public health. Through case studies, collaborative projects, and practical applications, students will learn how these essentials guide public health practice, addressing health disparities and shaping health outcomes.

Course Content

Course Description

  • PUBH 110 Introduction to Public Health 2 Credits
  • Course Content

Unit 1: Public Health: Science, Politics, and Prevention

Unit 2: Why Is Public Health Controversial?

Unit 3: Powers and Responsibilities of Government

Unit 4: Public Health Advocacy

Unit 5: The “Conquest” of Infectious Diseases

Unit 6: Do People Choose Their Own Health

Unit 7: How Psychosocial Factors Affect Health Behavior

Unit 8: Public Health Enemy Number Two Poor Diet and Physical Inactivity

Unit 9: Water

Unit 10: Environmental Health and Public Risks

Unit 12: Final Exam

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