Public Health Introduction
Code
311
Academic unit
Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública
Department
Saúde Pública e Comunidade
Credits
4.0
Teaching language
Português
Objectives
a)To know about the historical evolution of the main concepts of health
b)To know about the history of public health within the European context
c) To know about the development of health systems in Portugal and in Europe
d) To explain the basics of health systems organization in Portugal and in Europe
e) to develop a framework for Public Health practice and to know about the main actual challenges for Portuguese Public Health
f) To identify the main organizational and motivational strategies to promote health in Portugal and Europe