Learning objectives
To provide knowledge related to lifestyle risk factors, their identification and prevention.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Concepts of health, risk factor and lifestyle
Epidemiological studies for the identification of risk factors.
Determinants of Health
Health education and health promotion
Full programme
Definition of health, risk factor, lifestyle
Determinants of health and diseases
Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention
Epidemiological studies for the identification of risk factors and evaluation of preventive interventions
Measures of association (relative risk, attributable risk, odds ratio)
Lifestyles as determinants of health
Health education, health education and health promotion
Bibliography
Signorelli C. Igiene, Epidemiologia, Sanità Pubblica. Roma: Società Editrice Universo, 2011.
Barbuti e coll. Igiene. Bologna: Monduzzi Editore, 2011.
Teaching methods
Lessons.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exams.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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