Introduction
This unit focuses on the practical development of interventions and strategies to reduce the major risk factors for the major non communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart and lung diseases, cancers and diabetes, including tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and the harmful use of alcohol, and aligns with the World Health Organisations NCD agenda. Students will critically and systematically explore determinants of risk factors and disease outcomes, intervention options (including policy) and effectiveness evidence, health system and institutional capacity and responses at a national and global level.
Summary
| Unit name | Non Communicable Disease Prevention |
| Unit code | CAM624 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Doctor Getahun Kebede Beyera |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of the contemporary principles, concepts, philosophy and purpose of Non Communicable Disease Prevention internationally
- Analyse the major global NCD burden and identify risk factor and disease determinants
- Critically evaluate the intervention options available for use in NCD prevention worldwide
- Design multi-strategy interventions to prevent NCDs
- Evaluate policy and other public health interventions targeting NCD prevention
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus Enrolment: Independent Learning 6 hours weekly; Tutorial 2 hours weekly Online Enrolment: Independent Learning 7.5 hours weekly; Tutorial (Online) 1 hour (4 times during the semester) |
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| Assessment | Critical Review (20%)|Intervention Plan (40%)|Policy Review (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO. |
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| Recommended | You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website. |
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