PUBHLTH 490D - Chronic Disease Epidemiology

Institution:

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Description:

This is a seminar/discussion-based course where readings from a range of areas in chronic disease epidemiology will be discussed. Topics will focus on areas of recent interest (e.g., cell phones and brain cancer) and areas where significant differences of opinion related to scientific findings have existed. The goal of the course is to improve the students' ability to (1) understand the complexities underlying the conduct and analysis of epidemiologic studies (including both observational studies and clinical trials) and (2) to evaluate the epidemiologic literature and associated media reports.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 545-0111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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