HLWL 4010 Catastrophic Illnesses and Injuries

HLWL 4010 Catastrophic Illnesses and Injuries
Catastrophic Illnesses and Injuries
Examination of violence as a major health issue.  Historical, social, environmental, economic, behavioral and psychological aspects of assaultive violence, spousal abuse, rape and sexual assault, child abuse, child sexual abuse, suicide, the effects of the media on violence,  drug abuse and violence, and related  health problems in American society.  Emphasis on health and the efficacy of current efforts aimed at ameliorating these problems and potential for alternative public health models for prevention and intervention.
credit hours: 3