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HST5117 Communicable Disease
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:

This unit explores emerging and re-emerging communicable diseases both locally and globally. It recognises the complex interactions that take place between the environment, vectors and humans and how they impact upon disease distribution. Furthermore it explores global dimensions and the role of various organisations in the identification and management of communicable diseases internationally.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Q25Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health
Q36Graduate Diploma of Health and Ecology
V74Master of Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health
I62Master of Public Health
SPPHPublic Health Area of Specialisation
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010