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Public health and wellbeing 101
How populations stay healthy, how health is measured, and where to find reliable health information.
Public health and wellbeing 101
How populations stay healthy, how health is measured, and where to find reliable health information.
Level
Foundations
Who it is for
Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.
Format
Self-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.
About 6 hours. Hours are an estimate.
What you will be able to do
- Explain what public health is and how it differs from individual care.
- Read a health indicator such as life expectancy.
- Judge the reliability of health information.
Modules
- What public health is. Prevention, populations and equity.
- Measuring health. Life expectancy, causes of death and their sources.
- Mental health and wellbeing. What the evidence says, and where to get help.
- Reliable health information. Checking sources and claims.
Assessment
A short check after each module, with feedback. Completion is recorded; it is not an accredited award.
Status
Draft outline for scholarly review. The lessons, readings and questions are in preparation. Completion is recorded; nothing is accredited.
This course is shared by IDCDC and KCO. Course codes: IDCDC-WEL-04 (IDCDC) and KCO-WEL-04 (KCO).