This interdisciplinary unit examines the diversity of media and other images of health and meanings attributed to health; the complex range of interactions that influence the health of individuals and populations; the determinants of selected health issues in urban and rural Australia, as well as in global contexts; and, explores a range of models and approaches and their impact on health outcomes. Topics include: contemporary understandings of health; social, biological, natural environments and employment and education as determinants of health; understanding health research; indigenous health; the evolution of health promotion; illicit drugs and alcohol; social exclusion and healthy... -- Course Website
Instructor: Trimester 1, Trimester 2 S McIver (B), Trimester 3 (2012-13) L Sheehan (B)
