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Hygiene

Semester 4th ()

Code MED_420

Hours Teaching 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours, Tutorial 0 hours , Clinical Training 0 hours (per week)

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Description

  1. Epidemiology: Introduction to Epidemiology (descriptive Epidemiology, morbidity measurement, general epidemiology of infectious diseases, epidemiological standards, analytical epidemiology, types of epidemiological studies, molecular and genetic epidemiology). Epidemiology of infectious diseases. Types of epidemics. Epidemiology of chronic diseases. Special Epidemiology. Clinical epidemiology. Environmental Epidemiology
  2. Environmental Health: Introduction to Environmental Toxicology. Hygiene of water. Food hygiene. Pollution of the atmosphere. Climate. Nutrition of man and basic principles of dietetics. Food and health. Modern lifestyle and health. Major risk factors for chronic diseases (smoking, obesity, other factors). Basic Laboratory of Labor Medicine.
  3. Demography: Elements of Medical Demography (demographic collection, mortality, birth rate, population structure).

Scope

The course is the basic introductory lesson in the concepts of Hygiene and Epidemiology.

The subject matter of the course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of Hygiene and Epidemiology, to link the concept of Hygiene with the provocation of diseases and epidemics and to understand the overall picture of the different types of epidemics and the requirements for their effective management.

It also refers to introductory concepts in epidemiological investigation methodologies and their role in Public Health so that the student has a comprehensive understanding of processes and methodologies in Public Health. In this sense, the lesson is the basis on which specific epidemiological management methodologies and techniques, as well as the Hygiene Study, are developed in individual specific courses of direction.

Finally, the aim of the course is to understand from the students the importance of Epidemiology and Hygiene in modern medicine and the evolution of medicine in Preventive Medicine which can be a distinct scientific field / occupation

The lesson includes the following sections:

Introduction to the concepts of Public Health, Prevention and Health Promotion. Environmental hygiene. Introduction to environmental toxicology. Hygiene of water. Food hygiene. Pollution of the atmosphere. Climate. Elements of Demographic Medicine (demographic collection, mortality, birth rate, population structure). Introduction to Epidemiology (descriptive Epidemiology, morbidity measurement, general epidemiology of infectious diseases, epidemiological standards, analytical epidemiology, types of epidemiological studies, molecular and genetic epidemiology). Nutrition of man and basic principles of dietetics. Food and health. Epidemiology of infectious diseases. Types of epidemics. Epidemiology of chronic diseases. Special Epidemiology of Heart Diseases and Neoplasms. Modern lifestyle and health. Major risk factors for chronic diseases (smoking, obesity, other factors). Epidemiology and accident prevention. Basic Laboratory of Labor Medicine. Introduction to Health Systems and Health Policies. Sensitive Social Groups and Public Health

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

  • Has comprehended the basic and critical features of Hygiene and Epidemiology, linking them to more general medical objectives and maintaining health
  • Is aware of the tools and techniques of epidemiological investigation and how these are used to ensure the successful management of epidemics in time and within the budget
  • Can distinguish key roles in a real or case study of an epidemic and assess the role of stakeholders in the investigation.
  • It uses the risk assessment methodologies to identify key elements such as critical risk factors, correlation, and a realistic timetable.
  • Analyzes and calculates the basic elements of Hygiene and their connection to disease provocation.

Reading Material

  1. Hygiene: M. Vayona, 2009, University Studio Press
  2. Epidemiology, Gordis, Translation A.Vantarakis, 2017
  3. Lecturers Notes. A. Vandarakis, E. Gerastopoulou, M. Leotsinidis