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Lecturer(s)
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Horáková Dagmar, prof. MUDr. Ph.D.
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Menšík Michal, Ing. Ph.D.
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Štěpánek Ladislav, MUDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course is divided into 4 blocks. Block 1 introduces to the issue of civilization diseases, their definition, the most common examples, historical development and morbidity and mortality transition from infectious to non-infectious diseases, current situation in the Czech Republic, selected EU and non-EU countries (e.g. Germany, Slovakia, France, Italy, Norway, USA, China, Brazil, Israel, India). Block 2 focuses on statics and dynamics of diseases of civilization (epidemiological perspective), life expectancy trends and situation (again through selected countries). Block 3 introduces the measuring and monitoring the economic strength of countries, welfare, basic economic indicators. Highlights the advantages and limitations of each measure, the linkage of measurement to population health. Block 4 outlines and discusses possible developments in civilization diseases, overall morbidity and mortality, potential health threats to humanity, suggesting appropriate measures and how to enforce them.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Projection (static, dynamic), Group work
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Learning outcomes
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Diseases of civilization represent an interesting paradox - they are also called "diseases of affluence" - humanity itself has created the problem of diseases of civilization through its scientific, technological, economic, medical and other developments. The aim of this course is to explain the epidemiological development and status of major diseases of affluence, their historical context, and to relate these facts to an economic view of welfare. The student will be introduced to the origins leading to the current dominance of diseases of civilization in morbidity and mortality, be able to explain the reasons for this dominance, and discuss possibilities for future developments.
Students will gain the ability to think about diseases of civilization not only in an epidemiological and clinical context, but also in their impact on public health, population health, and economic implications at the micro and macro levels.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of basic concepts of epidemiological methods, basic knowledge of epidemiology of non-communicable diseases.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Seminar Work
Active participation in lessons, preparation of the final thesis.
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Recommended literature
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Folland, S., Goodman, A.C., Stano, M. (2017). The Economics of Health and Health Care. London: Routledge.
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Thakur, J.S. (2015). Public Health Approaches to Non-Communicable Diseases. Wolters kluwer india Pvt Ltd.
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