308.678.98 CHRONIC CONDITIONS: A KEY POLICY PROBLEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Department:
Health Policy and Management
Term: 2nd term
Credits: (3 credits)
Contact: Judy Holzer
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:
Examines the cost and prevalence of chronic diseases. Some of the examples come from the U.S. while others are drawn from high, middle and low income countries. Examines the policies and programs designed to address some of the major risk factors for chronic disease – obesity, tobacco, and alcohol. The next section focuses on secondary and tertiary prevention programs that have been demonstrated to be effective including disease management and care management. Concludes with a discussion of promising programs/policies aimed at reducing the prevalence of chronic disease, and the key challenges to implementing policies related to chronic disease.
Student Evaluation: Grading Policy: Students will be evaluated based on class participation and a final paper due within one month after the conclusion of the course.
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Class Times:
- Mon 11/12/2012 - Wed 11/14/2012
- Monday 8:30 - 6:00
- Tuesday 8:30 - 6:00
- Wednesday 8:30 - 6:00
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Instructor Consent:
For consent, contact: jholzer@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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Frequency Schedule: One Year Only
Next Offered: 2013-2014