Introduction to Public Health

• • Studying public health
  • Public health responses
  • Food insecurity in Tasmania
  • Physical inactivity as a global health issue
  • Alcohol-related harm in Australia
  • Global health problem of cardiovascular disease

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective

• TAS-MPH-GCE-2021

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject introduces the scope of public health practice in the 21st century and the social, political and economic context within which public health practitioners operate. The subject combines theoretical and practical material to assist students to understand the social and economic determinants of health, the importance of improved equity to raising health standards worldwide, nationally and locally, and the ways in which communities can be engaged and empowered to identify and address issues that affect their health. Different health outcomes for people across a range of communities will be critically examined in relation to public health practice.

• Narrated PowerPoint Presentation (30%)
• Weekly Group Discussions (20%)
• Problem Solving Essay (50%)