Introduction to Public Health (MPH 501)

Term: 2024-2025 Spring

Faculty

Tehmina Sohail KhanShow MyInfo popup for Tehmina Sohail Khan

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I live in Lexington, N.C. I have three wonderful children. They are studying and finishing the Master's degree in their respective Universities. I love to teach and help students achieving their goals. I have been a practicing physician and Gynecologist & Obstetrician in Pakistan plus I have over 15 years of experience in this field. I did my PhD in Public Health in 2022. I absolutely love to engage in community for better health and prevention.

Schedule

Thu, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM (1/6/2025 - 2/23/2025) Location: MAIN DEEDS D102

Description

As public health relies on a number of systems in order to serve diverse populations across the globe, this course will take a systems thinking and modeling approach to provide a general understanding on a range of topics and issues in public health, including a brief history and philosophy on public health as well as its core values, concepts, functions, and leadership roles, the US healthcare system, measuring health, health prevention, intervention and education, the impact of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases across the globe, food insecurity and malnutrition, demographic transition and immigration, fertility and mortality, mental health and addiction, environmental and occupational health and genetic health. This course will also address a number of impactful case studies and controversies in health and biomedical ethics. (Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree; Exemptions: Students who have earned a BS in Public Health from an accredited university within the previous five