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Overview

This unit provides an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of health studies. You will learn about the social and environmental determinants of health that result in inequalities both between and within countries. Specific topics you will cover include the leading causes of mortality and morbidity; impacts of globalisation on health; … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offered by:

Owned at Faculty level

Unit level:

2000

Grading requirement:

Graded

Offerings

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Session 2, Infrequent attendance, North Ryde
Session 2, Special circumstances
Session 2, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

Requisites

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisite
NCCW (pre-2020 units)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to
1.

Define and describe the key terms, agencies and sources of information for current major health issues, nationally and globally

2.

Identify the leading causes of death and disability, nationally and globally

3.

Identify the major determinants of health

4.

Critically analyse the political, biological, socio-economic and environmental contexts of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity

5.

Describe global trends relating to globalisation and environmental conditions and their impact on the changing health status of different areas around the world

6.

Critically analyse academic writings on health issues available through peer-reviewed publications

7.

Describe a major health issue in terms of its size, nature, determinants and opportunities for prevention

Assessments

Assessments

Final Examination
Written Report
Quiz 1
Quiz 2

Learning and teaching activities

Scheduled learning activities

Lecture (online)
Lecture (on campus)

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