 | 3rd Quarter; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 1:30-2:50PM
Bloomberg School of Public Health, Room W4019 Discusses the epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular disease, focusing on coronary heart disease, stroke, and end-stage renal disease, emphasizing the interrelationships of biological and behavioral aspects. Focuses on established major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, putative risk factors, and genetic susceptibility. Covers the social burden of disease and prevention strategies. Student evaluation based on class discussion, a mid-term take-home exam, and a final exam. Prerequisites are 340.601, core epidemiology knowledge of clinical and pathological aspects of diseases covered. Faculty Contact: Dr. Josef Coresh (410-955-0495)
Staff Contact: Ms. April Lawner (410-955-0495) |
