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Learning Methods

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Seminar

Module Offerings

5531NCCG-JAN-PAR
5531NCCG-SEP-PAR
5531NCCG-SEP_NS-PAR

Aims

This module will consider geographical approaches to health with focus on spatial, ecological and social approaches to human health. It explores the interface between 'health' and 'geography' using examples from local, national and international studies.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate the spatial, social and ecological approaches to the geography of health
2.
Discuss contemporary developments in healthcare from a geographical perspective.
3.
Describe the main factors that impact human health.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Spatial variations in health and disease, and their impact. Health geography Approaches to health and disease Approaches to geography of health Health mapping Inequalities in health and their explanations Health service accessibility and use Human changes to the environment and their impact on health Disease cycles

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