Course Details
Country:
Multiple
Institution:
External - Boren Fellowships
Course Title:
Epidemiology in Kenya
Course Number:
IPBH 3550
Course Description:
This seminar examines trends and patterns in the burden of diseases in Kenya and introduces students to the principles, concepts, and methods of population-based epidemiology. It explores the specifics related to epidemiological research conducted in the country by Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in conjunction with US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health practitioners that inform the planning, implementation, and evaluation cycle in public health promotion. The course starts by delving into the importance of epidemiology in the context of Kenya, a developing country. Students will describe and apply epidemiological terms using hands-on data to make causal inferences and be able to communicate their findings to both lay and professional audiences.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
GCH 412
Attachment Files:
Epi Syllabus.pdf
