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HST1111 Population Health
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

In this unit students are introduced to the population approach to illness and disease prevention. Known also, as public health, this approach focuses on improving the health of the entire population and is, therefore, multidisciplinary in nature. The history, rationale, principles, and components of public health are identified as are the various professional disciplines. Concepts and skills relating to academic integrity, citation of references and English language written communication are also addressed.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K97Bachelor of Health Science
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014