A study of disease surveillance in Ireland and the exploration of environmental factors that influence the distribution in various populations. The aetiology of communicable diseases and epidemiology will also be covered
Public Health. . Notifiable Diseases. Infectious Diseases Regulations. Cause specific rates. Incidence vs. prevalence. Rates. Ratios. Diseases associated with Travel. Ship Sanitation Certificates. Maritime Declaration of Health. Aircraft Disease Control. Smoking and Disease. Smoking trends in Ireland. Mainstream vs. ETS. The link with indoor air quality. Identification of vulnerable groups. WHO Public Health Treaty. (FCTC) Public Health Acts 2002 and 2004 and associated regulations. The Smoking Ban. Prohibition in Specified Places. Exemptions...Definition of Outdoor. Authorised Structures. Health Labelling. Plain Packaging. Sales to Minors. Test Purchasing. . Advertising ,Sponsorship. Vending Machines. BAT Marketing strategies. Children- specific legislative control aimed at protecting children. e-cigarettes. WHO and Public Health evidence . Tobacco Directive. Tobacco Products. Communicable diseases - clinical features and the management of different diseases. Health controls in relation to international travel and transportation. Management of diseases, vaccination programmes. Epidemiological techniques, studies, investigations and techniques. Epidemiological issues in Ireland.
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Lectures & Workshops.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |