Learning objectives
Provide basic concepts pertaining to epidemiologic aspects and prevention of non-infectious diseases from exposure in a professional context and the instruments necessary for risk evaluation.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
<br />Prof. G. Sansebastiano <br />
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Epidemiology and prevention of non-infective disease of social relevance. <br />
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Environmental hygiene: Physical, chemical and biological contaminants and their toxicological aspects. <br />
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Water hygiene: Physical, chemical and microbiologic criteria; treatments to make water drinkable. <br />
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Waste water: biological treatment systems <br />
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Solid waste: treatment and disposal systems <br />
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Air pollution: principal contaminants and their impact on human health
Full programme
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Bibliography
Marinelli P., Liguori G., Montemarano A., D'Amora M. - Igiene Medicina Preventiva e Sanita Pubblica - Piccin Editore 2002
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures with lab work and final oral exam
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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