Anglia Ruskin University

On this module students will develop a critical understanding of two contrasting types of widespread forms of public health challenge, that presented by addictions (to alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, food etc) and the public health issues associated with infectious disease management, within the UK, Europe and globally. The social, economic, cultural and political determinants affecting the health and wellbeing of populations around the world in relation to addictions and infections are addressed. Critical comparisons will be made between developed and developing world strategies, the influence of multinational markets, pandemic & epidemic management, central and local initiatives.

Students are encouraged to draw on and share their own experience across disciplines, to inform their understanding of contemporary public health. Emphasis is placed on collaborative working by students in evaluating current policies and practices as well as in generating new ideas

Outline content

• Socio-economic, culture and gender determinants in patterns of addiction and of infectious disease
• Strategies of control: inoculation, containment, prevention.
• Vectors of transmission
• Influence of poverty and environment (rural and urban)
• Contexts of Public Health: socio-economic, political and cultural
• Public health governance: policy and practice: local, national and international
• Role of WHO & NGOs
• Pandemic and epidemic strategies (HIV, STDs, obesity, smoking, TB, H5N1, malaria, plague)
• Chronic disease management

No dates are available.

There is no indication that this module will run in the foreseeable future.

Teaching days and times are for guidance only and are subject to change.

Fiona McMaster (Module Leader)
Tel: 0845 196 5329
Email: fiona.mcmaster@anglia.ac.uk

For an application form contact:

Margaret Parker
Tel: 0845 196 4608
Email: margaret.parker@anglia.ac.uk

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