Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

  • 4.6
Approx. 16 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is designed to help reduce the burden of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease by providing practical knowledge and skills to healthcare professionals and anyone interested in improving their health. It covers topics such as nutrition, physical activity, and behavior change strategies.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn evidence-based strategies for preventing and managing obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
  • Understand the impact of nutrition, physical activity, and behavior on health
  • Develop practical skills for counseling patients on lifestyle changes

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basic principles of nutrition and physical activity
  • Learn effective behavior change strategies for patients
  • Develop practical skills for counseling patients on lifestyle changes

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
  • Access to a computer with internet connection and video playback capabilities

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online Self-Paced Course
  • Video Lectures
  • Interactive Quizzes
  • Real-World Case Studies

Similar Courses

  • Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition
  • Diabetes: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Opportunities

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Dr. Mark Hyman
  • Dr. Michael Greger

Related Books

Description

This course is multidisciplinary in nature, and aims to equip the global audience of interested lay people, people with chronic disease, public health researchers, health clinicians, students, administrators, and researchers to reflect on the overall impact of the burden of chronic disease . It shows how all chronic diseases (obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cancer) are related by a set of common causes, and that such diseases should be tackled, not individually, but as part of a complex system, with interrelated contributing factors. These factors are genetic, environmental, psychological, economic, social, developmental, and media related.

Outline

  • Module 1 – Setting the Scene
  • Module 1 Introduction
  • Understanding NCDs
  • How can a multidisciplinary approach solve complex societal problems?
  • Solutions
  • Module 1 Summary
  • Module 1 Reading list
  • Preparation for Assignment 1
  • A note on the weekly discussion topics...
  • The presenters
  • Contributors
  • Module 1
  • Module 2 - The Big Non-Communicable Diseases
  • Module 2 Introduction
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Diabetes Part 1
  • Diabetes Part 2
  • Obesity
  • Cancer
  • Module 2 Summary
  • Module 2 Reading list
  • Module 2
  • Module 3 - The key risk factors for chronic disease
  • Module 3 Introduction
  • Physical activity
  • Diet
  • Tobacco
  • Alcohol
  • Sleep apnoea
  • Oral health
  • Module 3 Summary
  • Module 3 Reading list
  • Module 3
  • Module 4 - How did we get here?
  • Module 4 Introduction
  • Our biology
  • Our food supply
  • Corporate interest
  • Corporate interests and nutrition
  • Our domestic environment
  • Module 4 Summary
  • Module 4 Reading list
  • Module 4
  • Module 5 - Solutions
  • Module 5 Introduction
  • A discussion: Solutions
  • What is one solution?
  • Nutrition systems
  • Precision Medicine
  • Module 5 Reading list
  • Some cutting edge views
  • Wrapping up
  • MOOC conclusion

Summary of User Reviews

This Coursera course on easing the burden of obesity, diabetes, and CVD is highly rated and praised for its comprehensive coverage of the topic. Many users found the course to be well-structured, informative, and easy to follow.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive coverage of the topic

Pros from User Reviews

  • Well-structured and easy to follow
  • Informative and engaging content
  • Great resources and references provided
  • Professional and knowledgeable instructors
  • Practical and applicable information

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some technical issues with the platform
  • Lack of interaction with instructors and peers
  • Not enough focus on certain aspects of the topic
  • Some of the content may be repetitive
  • Some users found the quizzes to be too easy
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Approx. 16 hours to complete
Stephen Simpson
The University of Sydney
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Stephen Simpson

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