Public health and prevention

You will be provided with an introduction to the principles and practices of contemporary public health. You will use case study examples to illustrate public health successes, including the key elements contributing to these successful approaches. Key concepts introduced include population health, social determinants of health, health inequalities, health and human rights, and the core roles and functions of public health systems, policies and programs. You will explore inequalities within and across national boundaries, as well as the contributing factors to these inequalities. You will uncover public health priorities through consideration of population health trends and vulnerable populations.