Global Health Challenges and Environmental HealthLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

You will expand your understanding of your personal and professional responsibilities in safeguarding and protecting the health-promoting environment.

You look at the environmental factors that affect human health, environmental health care, and environmental protection from an individual and community perspective at the national and global levels.

You understand the importance of collaboration between different disciplines in science and administration in planning and decision-making for a healthy environment.

You will take on the role of an active advocate as a nurse in environmental health matters.

Content

Healthy environments and health risks in environments

Radiation and chemicals

Sustainable development and everyday choices

Clean water and wastewater

Noise and silence

Barrier-free environment

Food control and hygiene expertise

Indoor air and human health

Sexually transmitted diseases