Brief Introduction
Explore how nutrition and environmental factors such as toxins influence your chance of developing human disease.Course Summary
This course explores the impact of human lifestyle and environmental factors on the development of diseases. It covers the latest research on this topic and provides insights on how to prevent and manage diseases.Key Learning Points
- Understand how lifestyle and environmental factors contribute to the development of diseases
- Learn about the latest research on the topic
- Discover strategies for preventing and managing diseases
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $55,000
- India: ₹4,00,000
- Spain: €28,000
- USA: $55,000
- India: ₹4,00,000
- Spain: €28,000
- USA: $60,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $55,000
- India: ₹4,00,000
- Spain: €28,000
- USA: $60,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $70,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €42,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how lifestyle and environmental factors contribute to the development of diseases
- Analyze the latest research on the impact of lifestyle and environmental factors on disease
- Develop strategies for preventing and managing diseases
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of biology and physiology
- Interest in public health and disease prevention
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Interactive quizzes
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- CNN Chief Medical Correspondent
- Founder of NutritionFacts.org
Related Books
Requirements
- The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in the science behind causes of human disease and medicine. No previous knowledge or experience is required. If you are working in nursing, healthcare or social care or just wish to learn more about it, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time.
Outline
- Food and nutrition Welcome Malnutrition and disease Obesity and disease Food safety and disease Revision Summary Environmental exposures About Week 2 Environmental factors and disease Waterborne toxins and disease Air pollution and disease Revision Summary
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the content of the course to be informative and useful in understanding the interaction between lifestyle and environmental factors with human diseases.Pros from User Reviews
- The course content is well-structured and easy to follow.
- The course provides a comprehensive overview of the topic.
- The course is suitable for both healthcare professionals and non-professionals.
- The course is engaging and interactive, with quizzes and discussions.
- The course offers practical tips on disease prevention.
Cons from User Reviews
- Some learners found the course to be too basic and lacking in detail.
- The course may not be suitable for those with a strong background in health sciences.
- Some learners found the course to be repetitive at times.
- The course may not cover all types of human diseases.
- Some learners found the course to be too focused on lifestyle factors and not enough on environmental factors.
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