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HST5161 Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:
This unit introduces students to the history, philosophy and underlying principles of public health. By examining critically the development of public health within a social and historical context, public health priorities and practices change with changing technology and social values. Attention is directed also to the current practice of public health within Australia and comparable countries.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Q30Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Q33Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Q36Graduate Diploma of Health and Ecology
Q40Graduate Diploma of Public Health
I63Master of Health and Aged Services Management
J14Master of Public Health
I62Master of Public Health
SPPHPublic Health Area of Specialisation
SPAAMTPublic Health Methods Area of Specialisation
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010