221.612.01
Confronting the Burden of Injuries: a Global Perspective
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- 2nd term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- In-person
- Class Times:
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- Tu Th, 3:30 - 4:50pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- Yes
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
- Contact:
- Abdulgafoor Bachani
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
- Description:
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Provides an understanding of approaches to measuring the burden of injuries around the world and familiarizes students with current estimates of the burden of injuries in the global and developing world. Develops basic skills for assessment of injury epidemiology. Provides an appreciation of how to use these measures for planning interventions for injury prevention and creates awareness of the economic implications of injuries in the developing world. Promotes effective use of data for appropriate policy analysis for reduction of injury burden.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the current estimates of the burden of injuries globally with special reference to the developing world
- Describe approaches to measuring the burden of injuries, including costs
- Assess the magnitude of the problem and evaluate the current/potential interventions
- Use data for policy development and provide tools to present policy options for reduction of injury burden
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 10% Participation
- 75% Assignments
- 15% Presentation(s)
- Instructor Consent:
Consent required for some students
- Consent Note:
Undergraduates allowed with instructor's consent
- For consent, contact:
- Special Comments:
Undergraduates allowed with instructor's consent