Doenças Não Transmissíveis em Meio Tropical
Objectives
After this unit, students should be able to:
1. Know the characteristics of the main non-communicable diseases and their determinants.
2. Know the strategies for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in low/middle income countries.
3. Know the characteristics of health systems to respond to the challenges of chronic diseases.
General characterization
Code
9533045
Credits
Available soon
Responsible teacher
Available soon
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 112
Teaching language
EN,PT
Prerequisites
Attendance of 2/3 of classes is mandatory.
Bibliography
Attendance of 2/3 of classes is mandatory.
Teaching method
Theoretical and theory classes and seminars, with debate, in which the basic concepts to teach, will be transmitted with audio-visual support. Interpretation of problems and information taking into account the knowledge acquired in theoretical classes.
Evaluation method
The assessment will consist of:
a) Thematic work, prepared in a group and with joint preparation with the responsible teacher.
b) Individual written test.
The final classification will consist of 2 parts: thematic group work 16 values; individual component 4.
Subject matter
I. The five major groups of non-communicable diseases: cardiovascular, neoplastic, chronic respiratory, diabetes, mental health and their determinants.
II. The five internationally prioritized risk factors: inadequate diet, low level of physical activity, alcohol abuse, smoking and air pollution.
III. Distribution of diseases, their risk factors and their impact on the world.
IV. Strategies for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.
V. Characteristics of health systems to respond to the challenge of chronic diseases.