PBH 111 Intro to Public Health

This course is designed to introduce the various aspects of Public Health which is a field that is meant to better the health of all those in society. Areas included will be the history of public health, the tools of public health research, a look at various diseases that cause a public health risk, the laws and policies set up to control public health, and the health care system. Special attention will be placed on understanding difference in health by various groups and the readiness of society for disaster management. Fulfills diversity requirement. (L11)