— Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases & Aging
Overview of the epidemiology of chronic disease in old age. Topics include biology of aging, epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, neoplasms, osteoporosis and fractures, psychosocial factors and health in old age, dementias, functional status and prevention of disease.
Topics
- biology of aging
- epidemiology of cardiovascular disease
- neoplasms
- osteoporosis and fractures
- psychosocial factors and health in old age
- dementias
- functional status and prevention of disease
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Overview of the epidemiology of chronic disease in old age. Topics include biology of aging, epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, neoplasms, osteoporosis and fractures, psychosocial factors and health in old age, dementias, functional status and prevention of disease. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027