380.666.01 WOMEN'S HEALTH

Presents an overview of the health status of women, and preventive strategies to improve their health, primarily in developed countries. Topics include physical and mental health problems, health behavior, and where appropriate, gender differences in health problems and health behavior. Discusses risk factors for each, as well as effective preventive interventions for women. Views health issues from biological, social, and life course perspectives.

Students will be able to: 1. Describe the health status of women in the United States and other developed countries, including the epidemiology and risk factors for selected health problems. 2. Describe current strategies to prevent selected health problems among women in the United States and other developed countries. 3. Evaluate and synthesize the literature on a selected topic in women's health and present a debate about the topic.