Overview
This topic provides a broad overview of public health in the Australian and global contexts. It aims to introduce foundation concepts and principles in public health, along with real-world public health events and published literature to enhance students’ understandings. Centred on health determinants, health equity, and disease prevention, students will … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
- Students will build a foundation in public health concepts, principles, and domains
- Students will develop critical and systems thinking skills in public health communication
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Outline public health in the local and global contexts and the historical and contemporary principles
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Identify and compare various types of determinants (e.g., behavioural, nutritional, social, and environmental) of health
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Describe the role of government and the healthcare system in public health
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Illustrate the hierarchy (level) of evidence and its implication in public health research
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Apply a conceptual framework for determinants of health to identify, analyse, and evaluate a contemporary public health issue
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