Ethics 233 - Personal and Community Health

Institution:

Hiram College

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Description:

A scientific analysis of contemporary health needs problems, and issues; and the influence of psycho-social attitudes as determinants of present and future health behavior and well-being. Includes an examination of the way in which factors such as nutrition and dietary habits, stress perception and response, personal and social relationships, and physical activity interact with the physiological processes of health, disease and aging. An overview of complex social, health, and medical problems of modern society, with special emphasis on community programs for solving them. Major emphasis on principles, objectives and methods of community health planning designed to promote and protect the health of citizens.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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