HPRO 528 - Controversial Health Practices

Institution:

University of Southern California

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Description:

Epidemiological analysis of quackery in North America. Studies traditional and/or controversial health beliefs and practices, including why people advocate and use them. Topics include: allopathy, aromatherapy, ayurvedic medicine, Chinese medicine, chiropractic, energy medicine, faith healing, food faddism, herbalism, holistic health, homeopathy, iridology, medical dowsing, naturopathy, New Age medicine, pseudopsychologies, radionics, reflexology, spiritism, therapeutic touch, and more. Laboratory included for third unit of credit.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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