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. Students should be able to read and interpret a scientific paper, acquire specific communication skills and autonomous learning skills.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required.
Course unit content
Basic concepts of epidemiology as fundamental tools for identifying risk factors and protective factors, planning and evaluating public health interventions.
Full programme
Definition, scope and uses of epidemiology.
Descriptive epidemiological measures.
Epidemiological studies: case report, current statistical data analysis, ecological studies, cross-sectional studies, case-control studies, cohort studies, experimental studies.
Epidemiological study design.
The sources of the epidemiological data.
Bias in epidemiology.
Sreening campaign.
The management of an epidemic.
The pyramid of scientific evidence.
Bibliography
Signorelli C. Igiene, Epidemiologia e Sanità Pubblica. Roma: Società Editrice Universo, 2021.
Pontello, Auxilia. Igiene, Medicina Preventiva e salute globale, Piccin 2021.
Didactic materials available on the specific platform (ELLY).
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly).
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam in which the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired during the course will be evaluated. The test consists of 31 multiple-choice questions.
Students with learning disabilities (DSA/BSE) must contact the University's Center for Accommodation and Inclusion.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
This teaching contributes to realising the UN objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
