HE 251 - Community Health

Lecture Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Introduces the core functions of community health and the prevention of diseases and injuries, health needs of special populations, functions of voluntary and governmental health organizations, and future directions for community health. Includes epidemiology, chronic and infectious disease, social and behavioral factors in health and tobacco, obesity, maternal and child health, environmental impact on health population growth and the health care system.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.