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Urban Health University of the Gambia Spring 2014 Dr. Anne Wallis. Introduction. 10 March 2014. Today. Introductions Objectives Course modules Assignments. Objectives. Key definitions Scope of “urban health” Methodologies Data sources Perspectives Programs Policy.

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Introduction

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  1. Urban Health University of the Gambia Spring 2014 Dr. Anne Wallis Introduction 10 March 2014

  2. Today • Introductions • Objectives • Course modules • Assignments

  3. Objectives • Key definitions • Scope of “urban health” • Methodologies • Data sources • Perspectives • Programs • Policy

  4. A study of the basic concepts of town and urban planning; of the idea of health and place as a public health concern; disciplinary perspectives; international interest; migration; and finally policies related to housing, recreation and welfare, pollution and waste management, and health services.

  5. Assignments Group project Journals

  6. Course content

  7. General module format • The general format this first week will include an introduction to the course, lecture material, discussion of readings, and development of a project. • The general format for successive modules will include readings, a weekly online discussion using Elluminate, and occasional assignments. During the last week of each module, each group will present on their progress regarding their research topic.

  8. Module 1: 10-14 March • Introduction to the course • Introduction to each other • Groups • Lecture • Discussions • What is urbanicity? • What is the meaning of place in terms of health?

  9. Module 1 major topics • What is urban health? • What is urbanicity? Rurality? • Health + place • Data sources • Role of the WHO

  10. Module 2: 17-28 March • Major topics will include: • Interdisciplinary perspectives • Anthropology • Urban planning • Epidemiology • Health services research

  11. Module 2: Content • Discussion of readings • Discussion of online lecture materials • Presentations by groups on project progress

  12. Module 3: 31 March – 18 April • Major topics will include: • Accessing marginalized populations • Population movements (migration) • Public health interventions • Policies

  13. Module 3 Content • Weekly Elluminate meetings • Discussion of readings • Discussion of online lecture materials • Group project • From research => policy • Week of 14 April • Presentations by groups on project progress

  14. Module 4: 21 April – 1 May • Major topics • Public health and policy solutions

  15. Module 4 Content • Presentation of final project • Place • Definitions • Theory • Policy

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