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HWP 316 - Maternal and Infant Health (4)

Introduces students to the principles and practices of public health in terms of maternal and child health. The course examines the importance of pre-, peri- and post-natal health on fetal development and maternal health. This course further examines various determinants of health, both biological and social, and their effect on infants (up to 1 year) and women. Selected current health topics are studied in depth and used to illustrate how problems are understood, their distribution in diverse populations, and the content and quality of programs required to address them. Special attention is given to the impact of poverty, poor access to health care, and racial inequalities on the health of families, as well as to the strengths that individuals and communities bring to the creation of solutions. Prerequisite: HWP 225. See department chair.