PH 101 - Introduction to Public Health (4)

The goal of public health is to optimize the well-being of populations. We will learn about historical and contemporary research, policy, and practice aimed at preventing and eradicating contagious and chronic disease and limiting injuries, thus extending healthy life expectancy. The class will also introduce the basic measures and methods of the discipline with a focus on both U.S. and global issues. Fall semester. Greenberg.