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2023-2026 Academic Catalog

MPH 7071 - Aging in Public Health

Aging in Public Health is an elective course designed to provide a general background on aging from different perspectives as: demography, biology, epidemiology, physical and mental disorders, functional capacity and disability, health services, public health policies, social aspects of aging and ethical issues in the care of older individuals. Students will discuss how public health integrates the challenges and strengths of older persons in its initiatives. This course provides an overview of research, practice, and policy in the field of aging and public health. Its content is relevant to students who plan to work with older persons, to researchers in fields related to aging and to students who want to better understand the aging process and how must be incorporated in public health issues.