Postgraduate - UnitMPH2056 - Injury epidemiology and prevention

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Synopsis

Epidemiology of injury in Australia and Victoria and data and research that underpins current knowledge of major causes, risk factors and vulnerable population groups. Current initiatives (both government and non-government) to address major injury problems in Victoria, including a creative and critical focus on effective countermeasures, prevention programs, strategies and evaluation.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will have an understanding of:

1. The concept of injury as a preventable health condition.
2. The burden of injury.
3. Principles of injury prevention and control.
4. Data requirements and injury surveilance.
5. The strengths and limitations of research methods used to define the nature and extent of injury.
6. Development of injury prevention programs, frameworks for countermeasure development and their evaluation.
7. Approaches to injury policy and legislation.
8. Issues in the measurement of injury severity, definition, burden and outcome.

Assessment

Written assignments
Oral presentation

Chief examiner(s)

A/Prof Belinda Gabbe

Contact hours

5 day intensive block.