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Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

Approx. 17 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course provides an overview of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the strategies to prevent and control these diseases.

Key Learning Points

Understand the global burden of non-communicable diseases and the risk factors associated with them
Learn about the prevention and control strategies for NCDs
Explore the policies and interventions that can be implemented to reduce NCDs

Learning Outcomes

Understand the global burden and impact of non-communicable diseases
Learn about the strategies and interventions to prevent and control NCDs
Develop skills to evaluate policies and interventions to reduce NCDs

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

None
Basic understanding of public health and disease prevention

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures
Interactive quizzes

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Description

Welcome to this course on the aetiology, epidemiology and interventions for non-communicable diseases of the Global Diseases Masterclass. We’ve selected four disease areas and will go through each in turn. The diseases we’ve chosen are: Colorectal Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Dementia, and Diabetes. We have selected these non-communicable diseases because they span a range of different types of disease process and because of the expertise and experience that our School of Public Health has in these areas. This will provide an introduction to a few of the of most important global non-communicable disease challenges while also providing variation in aetiology, epidemiology and interventions to learn from. We hope that by the end of this course you will be able to describe the basics of the disease aetiology, global epidemic trends and the available interventions. We also hope you’ll be able to use this information to critique public health approaches and policy positions for the four non-communicable diseases we’ve covered as well helping you extend to further disease areas.

Outline

Colorectal Cancer
Welcome
Aetiology and Epidemiology of Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Interventions
Screening Programmes
Roundtable
Introduction to the Course
Introducing the Global Burden of Colorectal Cancer
Accessing Data
Accessing Data
Introduction to Screening
Notes on screening
End of Week Quiz

Cardiovascular Disease
Aetiology & Epidemiology of CVD
CVD Interventions
Roundtable
CVD Inequalities
Control of Cardiovascular Disease: A Global View
Collaborative Map
The Statin Debate
Quiz

Dementia
Epidemiology and Aetiology of Dementia
Interventions
Introducing the Global Burden of Dementia
Cognitive Testing
Quiz

Diabetes
Aetiology/ Epidemiology of Diabetes
Diabetes Interventions
Diabetes roundtable
Final wrap up
Growing Burden of Diabetes
Rising burden of Diabetes in Middle Income Countries
Diabetes Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

This course on global non-communicable diseases has received positive reviews from students. Many users appreciated the course's comprehensive content, which covers numerous topics related to non-communicable diseases.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive content covering numerous topics related to non-communicable diseases

Pros from User Reviews

High-quality course material
Engaging lectures and interactive assignments
In-depth coverage of non-communicable diseases
Great instructor support and feedback
Flexible schedule and convenient online format

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be too basic
The course may be challenging for those without a medical background
Limited interaction with other students
Some assignments were repetitive or tedious
No certificate of completion for audit learners

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