Epidemiology and Public Health — DU B. Sc. (Hons) Anthropology Previous Year Question Papers

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE-(DSE) Epidemiology and Public Health CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE Course title & Credits Credit distribution of the course Eligibility Pre-requisite Code Lecture Tutorial Practical/ criteria of the course DSE - 4 3 1 Class XII Studied Epidemiology pass Anthropology and Public of Health and Health Wellbeing Course Objectives To understand the principles of epidemiology To learn the methods used in epidemiological research To understand the role of environment and human behavior in determining morbidity and mortality in communities Learning Outcomes Students be apple epidemiological principles in field studies Should be able to clearly delineate the environment variables with reference to disease patterns Student should be able to discern identify the psychological factors responsible for disease causation Student will be able to use community bases participatory methods epidemiological research Syllabus: 45 Hours Unit 1: Measures of Disease Burden 12 Hours Anthropological and epidemiological concepts, measures of burden of disease, overview of epidemilies meets did in ion ancho mudio pre adares, incence pates and dits ot diseases. Unit 2: Designs and methods of study 12 Hours Study designs, surveillance method, assessment, prevention, and control of infectious and non-communicable, chronic diseases and lifestyle diseases: historical and contemporary cultural contexts. Unit 3: Anthropology, Environment and Mental Health 12 Hours Effects of socio-cultural, biological and other environmental determinants (water, air and food) on health; ecological and cultural model of population healthSocial, psychological and behavioral issues in public health: factors influencing mental health and illness; Intervention strategies: assessing knowledge, attitudesand behaviors towards disease and treatment compliance. Unit 4: Evidence based Decision Making in Public Health 9 Hours Health policies, management, methods for monitoring the achievements of health care programs, and framework of evidence-based decision-making in public health Practical: 30 Hours Prepare a project report on topic related to epidemiology and public health by collecting primary data from the field area. It will include study designing, data collection, analyses and report writing. Core Readings: 1. Gordis L. (2004). Epidemiology. Third edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders. 2. Edberg M. (2013). Essentials of Health Behavior. Social and Behavioral Theory in Public Health. Second Edition, USA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. 3. Turnock B. (2016). Essentials of Public health. USA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. 4. Lee, L. M. (eds.) (2010). Principles and Practice of Public Health Surveillance. USA:Oxford University Press. Suggested Reading: Cases, Readings, and Commentary. 10th Ed. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press. 2. National Health and Family Welfare -5 Survey. Govt. of India. 2019-2021 Examination and Assessment