National and Global Health (2cr)

Objective

Students know how to evaluate the health and wellbeing of the population and are aware of factors that cause public health problems and future national and global health risks. Students understand how social decision-making and structures are linked with the promotion of health and functional capacity.

Content

The current health and wellbeing of the population. Factors that impair public health and prevention of these factors. Factors that promote or inhibit people's resources. The impact of the individual's or community's socioeconomic status on health. Early detection and prevention of risk factors. Prevention of accidents. Global heath risks and preparing for these risks.

Qualifications

No previous studies required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Client- and Population -Based Health Promotion in the early phase of the studies

Materials

Kauhanen, J. & al. (2013). Kansanterveystiede. 4. uudistettu painos. SanomaPro Oy. Saatavuus: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=103195

Web-based study materials related to non-smoking. Motivational interview study materials.

Teaching methods

Introductory lectures. Online studies. Seminars. Independent assignments individually and in small groups