This unit examines the epidemiological approaches that are used to understand the health of populations and to inform disease control measures, with a focus on global nutrition and active living. Students learn the principles and concepts of descriptive epidemiology used to study the distribution of disease in a population. They also develop skills in analytical epidemiology to investigate the determinants and effects of disease and other health conditions.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.