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2021-2022 Springfield College Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HLTH 525 - Human Disease and Health Literacy


This course examines a wide range ofcontemporary health problems.Studentsexamine the epidemiology and pathology ofmajor diseases and the attendantpsychosocial implications. The preventionand control are discussed through the lens of health literacy. Health literacy is thedegree to which individuals have the capacity obtain, process, and understand basichealth information and services needed tomake appropriate health decisions.

Credits: 3