Learning objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to describe and explain how epidemiological methods are used to identify public health problems, to plan and evaluate public health interventions.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required.
Course unit content
Definition, scope and uses of epidemiology.
The role of epidemiology in planning and evaluating public health interventions.
Descriptive epidemiological measures.
Observational and experimental epidemiological studies.
Full programme
Definition, scope and uses of epidemiology.
The role of epidemiology in planning and evaluating public health interventions.
The sources of the epidemiological data.
Descriptive epidemiological measures.
Ecological studies, cross-sectional studies, case-control studies, cohort studies, experimental studies.
Epidemiological study design.
Bias in Epidemiology.
Screening campaign.
Bibliography
Signorelli C. Igiene e Sanità Pubblica. Roma: Società Editrice Universo, 2019.
Signorelli C. Elementi di metodologia epidemiologica. Roma: Società Editrice Universo, 2011.
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Didactic material will be available on the specific student-reserved platform (Elly).
Assessment methods and criteria
IGIENE GENERALE ED APPLICATA 1
Written exam in which the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired during the course will be evaluated. The test consists of 31 multiple choice questions.
In case of the persistence of the health emergency, the exams will be conducted remotely (by Teams and Elly).
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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