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380.765.81
Preventing Infant Mortality and Promoting the Health of Women, Infants and Children

Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2017 - 2018
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

An introductory course in epidemiology is suggested. Knowledge of statistics and familiarity with research methods is also recommended.

Description
Focuses on the historical problems and interventions associated with infant mortality. Describes the scientific basis for maternal and infant mortality. Analyzes causes and consequences in a population and development of a programmatic and policy approach.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the scientific basis for infant mortality and for the interventions currently being used to address this problem
  2. Analyze the causes and consequences of high infant mortality in a population
  3. Develop programmatic approaches and policies to reduce infant mortality rates in a population