HLTH 20 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH

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    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4G · CSU GE Area D7
    Description
    This course presents an overview of the disciplines of community and public health. Topics include the basic concepts and terminologies of public health; an overview of various public health professions and organizations; the study, prevention, and control of diseases in the community; the analysis of the social determinants of health; strategies for eliminating disease, illness, and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; school health promotion; environmental health and safety; and an overview of the healthcare delivery system in the United States. Emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge and preliminary skills to serve as an effective advocate for community and public health.