PUB HLT 50A

Main Course

Introduction to Public Health I

Description

Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Systematic exploration of history, philosophy, development, and scope of public health in U.S. and globally. Emphasis on scientific, social, and legal basis for public health practice, including strategies for advancing individual, community, and environmental public health. Survey of core public health functions and essential services with special focus on population health, health equity, environmental justice, and financing of health services. Letter grading.