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HN 110 - Introduction to Public Health

Credits: (3)
This is an introductory survey course designed to provide a history of public health, an overview of the five core disciplines (epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social and behavioral health, and health policy and management), and information about career options in public health. Using these introductory materials as a foundation, students will investigate and analyze contemporary issues in public health such as bioterrorism, threats to the nation’s food supply, the importance of health promoting behaviors in the prevention of disease, burden and distribution of infectious diseases on a global population, and the role of public health disaster preparedness and management.

When Offered
Fall, Spring

Cross-listed
DMP 110, KIN 110

UGE course
No

K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Social Sciences


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