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340.616.81
Epidemiology of Aging

Location:
Internet
Term:
1st term
Department:
Epidemiology
Credits:
3 credits
Academic Year:
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method:
TBD
Auditors Allowed:
Yes, with instructor consent
Undergrads Allowed:
No
Grading Restriction:
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor:
Contact:
Alden Gross
Frequency Schedule:
Every Other Year
Next Offered:
2024 - 2025
Resources:
Prerequisite:

Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses. 1 graduate course each in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (340.601, 721, or 751 prior or concurrent & 140.621 recommended).

Description:

Addresses the rapidly increasing need for specialized knowledge among epidemiologists in order to effectively promote the health of the aging society in the US (in 2020, 20% of the US population will be 65 or older). Introduces the epidemiology of aging and age-related disorders, including overviews of the public health impact of an aging society and the demographics and biology of aging. Covers the descriptive and analytic epidemiology of prevalent chronic conditions in the aged, methodologic challenges essential to consider in research on older adults, and strategies for prevention of age-related disorders.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

  1. Discuss and evaluate the public health significance and challenges of an aging population and the associated of changes that make health issues for older persons unique.
  2. Describe the epidemiology of major geriatric syndromes, including physical disability, falls, and cognitive decline and their public health implications
  3. Discuss opportunities for prevention of diseases and syndromes in the context of the aging phenotypes of older adults
  4. Integrate general epidemiologic methods and specific gerontology knowledge when evaluating epidemiological literature pertaining to older adults.
Methods of Assessment:

This course is evaluated as follows:

  • 10% LiveTalks
  • 40% Midterm
  • 50% Final Paper

Instructor Consent:

Consent required for some students

Consent Note:

Auditors only are required to obtain consent

For consent, contact:

agross14@jhu.edu

Special Comments:

Student who are unable to attend the live talk sessions will be asked to listen to the recorded version of the talk(s) and answer assigned questions.