Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To increase knowledge of the incidence of obesity in both advanced and developing countries.
To explore the public health issues and policies associated with obesity management and to increase awareness for the need of a multidisciplinary approach.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically evaluate public health issues associated with obesity in relation to social class and ethnic groups.
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Evaluate the economic cost associated with obesity.
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Critically review the role of government and other institutions in preventing and treating obesity.
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Critically discuss the requirement for multidisciplinary and complex intervention strategies for the prevention of obesity.
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Indicative Module Content
Prevalence of obesity in different socio-economical and ethnic groups. Health issues associated with obesity: mortality risk, co-morbidities, benefits of weight loss. Impact of public health on preventing/reducing obesity in different socio-economical and ethnic groups. Financial impact on health services, strategies to reduce economical cost. Multidisciplinary approach to prevention of obesity at the government, work-place, school and media level.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Part Time | Lectures
| 8 | 8 | On-line discussion forum
| 5 | 5 | Tutorials/Case studies
| 5 | 5 | Workshops
| 7 | 7 |
Directed Study
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| 45 | 45 |
Private Study
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| 80 | 80 |
Mode of Delivery
Blended learning. Delivery will be based on formal lectures, workshops, tutorials/case studies, and supported by on-line material, discussion forum and activities.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Coursework: a written assignment based on current research.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Acs, Z.J., Lyles, A. and Stanton, K.R., 2007. Obesity, Business and Public Policy. Edward Elgar Publishing.
| | 2. | Crawford, D. and Jeffery, R.W., 2005. Obesity Prevention and Public Health. Oxford University Press.
| | 3. | Hu, F., 2008. Obesity Epidemiology: Methods and Applications
Oxford University Press US.
| | 4. | Swinburn, B., Gill, T. and Kumanyika, S., 2005. Obesity prevention: a proposed framework for translating evidence into action. Obesity Reviews Vol6 pp23-33.
| | 5. | WHO Technical Report Series 894. Obesity: Preventing and Managing the Global Epidemic, 2000
| | 6. | Current journals and research articles.
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