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Università degli Studi di Parma Università degli Studi di Parma
Second cycle degree course in
Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

HYGIENE
cod. 09095

Academic year 2019/20
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Cesira Isabella Maria PASQUARELLA
Academic discipline
Igiene generale e applicata (MED/42)
Field
Biomedico
Type of training activity
Characterising
14 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Integrated course unit module: LIFESTYLES, RISK FACTORS AND WELLNESS TECHNIQUES

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Learning objectives

To know the main risk factors related to lifestyles, their identification and prevention interventions, to be applied in the specific field of study. To acquire autonomy of judgment on the topics dealt with and specific communication skills in relations with specialists and non-specialists.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required.

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.
Descriptive epidemiological measures.
Measures of association (relative risk, attributable risk, odds ratio)
Epidemiological studies for the identification of risk factors and evaluation of preventive interventions
Lifestyles as determinants of health.
Health education, health education and health promotion.

Bibliography

Signorelli C. Igiene e Sanità Pubblica. Roma: Società Editrice Universo, 2017.
Barbuti e coll. Igiene. Bologna: Monduzzi Editore, 2014.
Gruppo di Lavoro Scienze Motorie per la Salute-SItI. Il guadagno di salute attraverso la promozione dell'attività fisica. Evidenze scientifiche e attività di campo. Roma: Società Editrice Universo, 2014.
Educational materials downloadable from the institutional website Elly Medicina.

Teaching methods

Frontal and interactive lessons with the use of informatic tools.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam in which the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired during the course will be evaluated.

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student Registry Office

N +39 0521 903700
Email segreteria.medicina@unipr.it

Quality assurance office

Education Manager:
Maria Lucrezia Giorgetta
N +39 0521 903745
Email service didattica.dimec@unipr.it 
Email of the manager marialucrezia.giorgetta@unipr.it 

Course President

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it

Guidance delegate and tutoring

Prof.ssa Daniela Galli
Email daniela.galli@unipr.it 

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it 

Career guidance delegate

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it 

Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi
Email giuliana.gobbi@unipr.it 

Tutors

Prof.ssa Ileana Ramazzina
Email ileana.ramazzina@unipr.it

Prof.ssa Valeria Naponelli
Email valeria.naponelli@unipr.it

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it

Erasmus

Prof. Roberto Sala
Email roberto.sala@unipr.it 

Quality Assurance Officer (RAQ)

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it

Internships

Prof.ssa Maria Luisa Arcari
Email marialuisa.arcari@unipr.it 

Tutor students

Dott.ssa Maria Cristina Barilla
Email mariacristina.barilla@unipr.it