Introduction to Public Health

Name: Introduction to Public Health
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This free online course teaches how public health measures can prevent diseases, prolong life and improve its quality.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Discuss how public health interventions can help us implement effective policies and healthy lifestyles
Summarise how we can gain insight into public health goals
Describe why we must have a clear understanding of epidemiology and its benefits
Explain how public health controls infectious diseases and protects the general population
Discuss the public health implications and epidemic patterns
Outline the process of infant and maternal mortality prevention including the concept of infant mortality rates
Explain what the public health needs assessment and national public health policy are
Summarise the various environmental issues that can affect human health and wellbeing
Discuss the ethics in epidemiology and vaccination and the role of government in promoting ethics in public health

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