Simmons University

PH101 - 03 - Introduction to Public Health

Credits

4.0

Term

Sep 2 - Dec 13

Open Seats

19 of 25

Schedule

Wed 11:00am – 1:50pm

Course Type

Lecture

Location

In Person

Section

03

Faculty

Kristen Brewer

Prerequisites

Description

This course provides students with the key concepts underlying public health as a system and social endeavor. It will explore pressing public health challenges, including communicable diseases, environmental health, social inequalities in health, health care, public responses to emergencies, and reduction of unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, drinking, and violence.