Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Public Health and Epidemiology in Nutrition Science
Course Code
SVI_010
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Public Health
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ģirts Briģis
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne
Structural Unit
Institute of Public Health
Contacts
Rīga, Kronvalda bulvāris 9, svi@rsu.lv, +371 67338307
About Study Course
Objective
To develop expertise in the intersection of health and public health with nutrition science and the application of epidemiological methods to support its scientific foundation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Bachelor-level knowledge of health, public health, and epidemiology, as well as critical thinking skills at this level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Deepens knowledge of health promotion, various types of prevention, quality of life, inequality, individual and social factors influencing the burden of disease, the relationship and impact of diet-related habits on modern public health.
2.Understands the methodological possibilities of epidemiology based on scientific principles in the assessment of public health.
3.Understands theories and research for the improvement and development of public health, identifies the possibilities of scientific research methodology applicable in nutrition science.
Skills
1.Able to independently apply the principles of critical reading (thinking), draw conclusions about the causes, consequences and impact of public health problems on population health.
2.Analyze, explain and discuss systemic aspects of public health and nutrition science with both specialists and non-specialists.
3.Ability to conduct independent research, performing all stages of the research. Ability to interpret possible choices and deviations in the design of epidemiological studies.
Competences
1.Takes independent decisions on the most appropriate type of epidemiological research (data acquisition, data processing, processing of the information obtained) to argue, analyse, conclude and offer innovative solutions in the field of nutrition science and public health improvement.
2.Argue the necessary set of measures for the application of nutritional science findings in the promotion of public health.
3.Interpret scientific literature reviews using the principles of critical reading of scientific articles.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Primary, secundary , tertiary prevention of diseases and its assessment. |
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1. Skrīninga rezultātu novērtējums pēc pieejamiem statistikas datiem 2. Veselības un slimību biežuma mērījumu praktiskie aprēķini mājās. |
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Examination
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Final exam for the course. |
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10 points
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Multiple-choice test with fixed and open questions. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Health and public health concept, history. The place of nutrition science in public health.
Description
Concept, development, definitions of health and public health. Health as continuity. |
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Health promotion and disease prevention.
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of modern epidemiology. The theory of causality in health sciences.
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Measuring health events and conditions. Basic epidemiological and demographic indicators.
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Epidemiological studies I: descriptive studies, confounding factors, random and systematic errors.
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Epidemiological studies II: analytical and experimental studies.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Health and public health concept, history. The place of nutrition science in public health.
Description
Concept, development, definitions of health and public health. Health as continuity. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Health promotion and disease prevention.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of modern epidemiology. The theory of causality in health sciences.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Measuring health events and conditions. Basic epidemiological and demographic indicators.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Epidemiological studies I: descriptive studies, confounding factors, random and systematic errors.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Epidemiological studies II: analytical and experimental studies.
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Test
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Health and public health concept, history. The place of nutrition science in public health.
Description
Concept, development, definitions of health and public health. Health as continuity. |
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Health promotion and disease prevention.
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The concept of modern epidemiology. The theory of causality in health sciences.
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Measuring health events and conditions. Basic epidemiological and demographic indicators.
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Epidemiological studies I: descriptive studies, confounding factors, random and systematic errors.
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Epidemiological studies II: analytical and experimental studies.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Baltiņš, M. Lietišķā epidemioloģija. Rīga. Zinātne. 2003. 354 lpp.
2.
Jekel's Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health. 2017 Elsevier, Inc. 420 lpp
3.
Beaglehole R., Bonita R., Kjellstrom T. Basic epidemiology. WHO, Geneva, 1993
Other Information Sources
1.
LR Veselības ministrija
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LR Centrālā statistikas pārvalde