Chronic Diseases

Courses

Chronic Diseases 3 - 26 May 2016

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This course deals with the most prevalent chronic diseases at the global level, integrating diverse perspectives, from the most clinical to those oriented toward public health.

Chronic Diseases Programme

Practical details

• Introduction session: objectives, scheduling and sources

Location: Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona C/ Casanova, 143, Barcelona

• Community health and chronic disease

Dates: 3 - 26 May 2016

• Levels of prevention. Communicating risks

Timetable: Monday to Thursday, 11.30 - 13.30 h

• Prevention strategies for chronic disease

Language of instruction: Spanish

• International scope: the case of Tobacco and Alcohol

Tuition fees: 450€ + University taxes

• International scope: the case of Obesity

Length: 28 contact hours / 47 hours of independent study

• Respiratory diseases

Credits: 3 ECTS

• Cardiovascular diseases

More information: www.isglobal.org/education or formacion@isglobal.org

• Mental illness and addiction • Diabetes • Neoplasms • Injuries • International Strategies for NCDs and final synthesis

Course coordinator

Application

Esteve Saltó, Health Department, Generalitat de Catalunya. Associate Professor in Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Barcelona.

Interested candidates must send the following documents to formacion@isglobal.org:

Assessment Students will be evaluated group-based and individually: • Group-based evaluation: 70% • Individually: 30%

Admission requirements Students or professionals with a strong interest in the field of health or development.

• Motivation letter • CV Application deadline: 29 April 2016 Limited places available