Non-Communicable Diseases
University of Copenhagen / Copenhagen School of Global Health
Archive
14.05.2012 - 13.06.2012 Copenhagen
Course Content
The course will explore the evidence and the frameworks used to address the burden of non-communicable diseases through action on the conventional risk factors (lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and high blood pressure etc) but also more \'upstream factors\' and the social determinants of health (e.g. urbanization, income, education, trade, health transitions).
The course will explore the evidence and the frameworks used to address the burden of non-communicable diseases through action on the conventional risk factors (lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and high blood pressure etc) but also more \'upstream factors\' and the social determinants of health (e.g. urbanization, income, education, trade, health transitions).
Learning objectives, training objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will have strengthened their capacity to become better planners, managers, trainers and implementers of NCD programmes and integrated NCD care and prevention activities.
Upon completion of the course, participants will have strengthened their capacity to become better planners, managers, trainers and implementers of NCD programmes and integrated NCD care and prevention activities.
Target Audience
Health professionals who wish to work with Non-Communicable Diseases
Health professionals who wish to work with Non-Communicable Diseases
Qualifications
A bachelor\'s degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study (eg. health sciences, social sciences, engineering, etc.) and 2 years of relevant working experience
A bachelor\'s degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study (eg. health sciences, social sciences, engineering, etc.) and 2 years of relevant working experience
Local Organizer
Copenhagen School of Global Health, University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen School of Global Health, University of Copenhagen
Notes
website for further information: globalhealth.ku.dk/ncd/
website for further information: globalhealth.ku.dk/ncd/
Enquiries and Registration:
Ms. Helle Trøst Nielsen
Health Promotion, Health Services, Health Systems, Public Health
Languages
English
English
Credit Points
6 ECTS - Points
6 ECTS - Points
Fees
DKK 18.500,00
DKK 18.500,00
Organizer contact info
Oester Farimagsgade 5
1353 Copenhagen K
Denmark
Oester Farimagsgade 5
1353 Copenhagen K
Denmark
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