Overview

This seminar provides an introduction to basic concepts in public health relating to health and disease. It begins by discussing different definitions and theories of health and disease, including models from ancient times to modern scientific understandings. Key epidemiological measures are then explained, comparing incidence, prevalence, and disease duration. The seminar also covers types of medical questions and medical practice styles. Overall, it serves as a foundational overview of health and disease frameworks in public health.

Presentation

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Resources

• Required Resources (compulsory)

1. Clinical Epidemiology: The Essentials. Chapter 1: Introduction (from page 1 to 4).
2. Clinical Epidemiology: The Essentials. Chapter 2: Frequency
3. How should we define health? (In case you are unable to access the article from the BMJ website, you can download the article PDF from here)
4. What exactly is a disease?
5. Theories of Disease Causation

• Recommended Resources (not compulsory)

1. Basic Epidemiology. Chapter 2: Measuring Health and Disease
2. Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Practice. Lesson Three: Measures of Risk - Section One: Frequency Measures
3. Public Health Textbook. Commonly Used Measures in Epidemiology (Prevalence & Incidence)

Assignment