GLBH/EPDM 561 - Epidemiology of Tobacco Use and Control--I (3 units)
This module-based course (the first of a 3-part series*)
- Presents a comprehensive overview of the tobacco pandemic and provides a foundation for understanding global/national tobacco prevention and control issues and strategies.
- Explores the epidemiology of this growing public health challenge and its significant impact on societal health and economics.
- Examines the underlying principles governing the multisectoral and multidisciplinary approaches developed as part of the coordinated public health response (within the context of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control).
- Introduces basic techniques of monitoring, surveillance and evaluation as used in tobacco prevention/control programs.
(*Offered as part of the on-line Tobacco Control Certificate program, the other 2 complementary courses in this series are: HPRO 565 Tobacco Use: Prevention and Interventions, Winter Quarter; and EPDM 562, Epidemiology of Tobacco Use and Control--2, Spring Quarter.)
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, the successful student will be able to:
- Understand the epidemiology, scope, dimensions and public health burden of tobacco use worldwide especially among certain high-risk groups (women, youth);
- Identify and describe the underlying principles of transnational tobacco prevention and control efforts in the context of the WHO Framework Convention of Tobacco Control;
- Define and develop the various key elements of a comprehensive, country-specific tobacco control strategy;
- Use tools to monitor and critically assess the effectiveness and impact of intervention strategies, policies and programs;
- Access and utilize information resources relative to the foregoing objectives listed.
Required Text
- Mackay J., Eriksen M. The Tobacco Atlas. American Cancer Society, 2006. (2nd edition) (ISBN-10: 9241562099)
- Boyle P., Gray N., Henningfield J., Seffrin J., Zatonski W. (Eds). Tobacco and Public Health: Science and Policy. Oxford University Press, 2004. (ISBN 0 19 852687 3)
- World Health Organization (WHO). Building Blocks for Tobacco Control: A Handbook. Geneva: The World Health Organization, 2004. (ISBN 92 4 154658 1) www.who.int/tobacco/resources/publications/tobaccocontrol_handbook/en/
- Reichert V. C., Talwar A., Fein A. M. (Eds.) Treating Tobacco Dependence. Medical Clinics of North America. Volume 88 Number 6. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Company, November 2004. (ISSN 0025-7125)
Course Prerequisites – None
Course Sign-up and Registration
If you would like to join this class in Fall 2007, please email Mr. Rafael V Molina. Please provide your Last Name, First Name and LLU Student ID.
Registration Deadlines
Registration begins – August 27, 2007
Registration for online courses ends – September 17, 2007
Class starts – September 24, 200.
Computer Requirements
See technology requirements for online courses.
Tuition
School of Public Health Tuition & Fees† |
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| Fees | $500.50* |
| Tuition (per unit) |
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| --BSPH | $325 |
| --Master's & doctorate | $610 |
| --Audit | $305 |
| --Online |
$610 |
* Students accepted and registered in the SPH remote/distance and online programs are exempt.
† These costs are for the 2008-09 school year and are subject to change without notice. Please consult the University Catalog under which you were admitted or contact the financial aid office.
