The course provides an overview of priority concerns such as COVID-19, Substance Dependence, Social Media Misinformation/Disinformation Campaigns, Health Equity, Food Insecurity and Food Deserts, Mental Health / Social Isolation, Data Modernization and Privacy, and Environmental Impact on Health. Students apply their knowledge in public health, epidemiology, sociology, and economics to evaluate the social and environmental factors affecting these health issues. Through analyzing the effectiveness of current public policies and me, students develop recommendations for policy and programme development to improve outcomes for contemporary health issues. These topics are explored in national and international contexts.
