PHE 519 Introduction to the Etiology of Disease

The biological and molecular bases of public health: the immune system, genomics, environmental exposures. The evidence-based role of biology in ecological models of population health, its integration in disease prevention and control policies and programs. Effects of behavior on biology. Legal, social, ethical issues will be considered.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the OHSU/PSU Master of Public Health program.