Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Seminar

Module Offerings

6505HASS-SEP-PAR

Aims

The module will examine geographical approaches to the study of health and environment, focusing on the investigation of spatial, ecological and social approaches to human health. This module considers some of the fundamental concepts needed for a basic understanding of ‘health’ and ‘geography’. It explores the interface between the two and uses examples drawn from local, national and in addition international studies of health experience and disease incidence. Students are encouraged to adapt a critical approach to research evidence. Regular tutorials will provide opportunities for informal formative assessment to support student learning and discuss their overall progress.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Discuss and critically appraise the spatial, social and ecological approaches to the geography of health.
2.
Critically evaluate contemporary developments in health and health care from a geographical perspective.
3.
Evaluate the main factors that impact upon human health and critically analyse the wider determinants of health and health inequalities.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:This module develops further some of the themes introduced in Introduction to Health Studies. It aims to increase the students understanding of spatial variations in health and disease and how these may impact upon the overall experience of health by the individual and/or whole populations. Introduction to the Geography of Health Different explanations of health geography Evolving approaches to the study of health and disease Approaches to the Geography of Health The ecological approach The social approach The spatial approach Health mapping Health Inequalities Explanations for health inequalities Factors that influence health inequalities Health service accessibility and use Health care consumption and health outcomes Environment and health Human changes to the environment and their health affects Epidemiology Disease cycles The geography of infectious disease student learning and discuss their overall progress.
Additional Information:None

Assessments

Presentation
Report