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BBHE1004: Foundations of Public and Population Health
2026 unit information
This unit covers the foundations of public and population health including key approaches such as health promotion and disease prevention. Public and population health move beyond the individual and aim to improve the health of larger communities. Future health workers need to understand the how, where and why of health promotion, prevention/protection and care delivery. This unit will focus on social determinants of health, health inequalities, health inequities, one health (the interconnection between human, animal and environmental health) and contemporary issues facing First Nations people. Students will learn how factors affecting health are measured and monitored in Australian and global populations. This is a practical and interactive unit where students learn how to apply population health methods through case studies and guided practical examples.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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BBHE1006 |
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None |
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None |
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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