MPH5207 Chronic disease: Epidemiology and prevention

Chronic non-communicable diseases represent a major global public health challenge. They affect lives of people, their families and communities. This unit provides learners with an overview of surveillance of chronic diseases, social determinants of and risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases. Learners will discuss epidemiology and strategies for prevention of major chronic disease groups impacting Australia including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, respiratory disease, musculoskeletal disorders, mental illness and injury. Learners will gain practical skills for describing the epidemiology and burden of chronic diseases, assessing risk factors and analysing strategies for chronic disease prevention.