Subject description
This subject begins with a brief history of public health, describing the evolution of population-level thinking and historical achievements of the field. The subject introduces students to public health values and ethics and their influence on government decision-making and health equity. Students will use problem-based learning to contextualise the successes … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
HAS 944 - Social Complexities and Health
Delivery
To view information specific to your campus, click on Select availability in the top right of screen and choose from the campus, delivery mode and session options.
Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Understand the historical achievements of public health
2.
Understand the core values and ethical principles used in public health practice
3.
Discuss how health inequities are linked to social gradients of health
4.
Describe the influences on health of communities and individuals, from the most proximal to population-level determinants
5.
Incorporate public health values, health equity, social and cultural contexts when considering foundational concepts and public health practice