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Department of Public Health
Public Health is the art and science of preventing disease and
injury, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organised
efforts of society.
Seminars and News
from the Department of Public Health |
2009
Department successful in 2009 HRC Round
New Zealand: a laggard in control of marketing unhealthy food to children, Tuesday 24 February 2009
Asians have lowest mortality rates in elderly Wednesday 18 February 2009
Study finds multiple hazards in 'home sweet home' Friday 13 February 2009
New papers from the Department of
Public Health 2009 |
Special topic: Public Health Law and Public Health Ethics
The course will run in the second semester of 2009: starting 13 July 2009
Teaching days: Monday from 9.00 – 3.00pm
Overview of objective and content
This course will equip participants with an understanding of the framework and scope of public health law in New Zealand, as well as concepts of public health ethic, including Māori ethical perspectives.
Particular topics will include the law and ethics relating to communicable disease, environmental health, public health emergencies, tobacco, food, illicit drugs, radiation safety and alcohol. Central themes will include the concept of risk in public health law and the impact of international law.
Student assessment: There will be no examination. Students will be assessed on assignments and seminars.
Further information on Public Health Law and Public Health Ethics (Word)
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About the Department of Public Health |
The mission of the Department of Public Health is to contribute
to the good health of all New Zealanders through independent, critical
and innovative research, teaching, and community service.
The Department of Public Health is distinctive in its breadth of
academic disciplines, research interests, and its links with national
and regional health agencies.
The Department contributes to the undergraduate medical course,
but the majority of its teaching is to public health postgraduate
students.
The Department is committed to the active learning of students,
personal development of staff, openness and accountability in decision-making,
and meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.
Contact Information:
Department of Public Health
University of Otago, Wellington
PO Box 7343
Wellington South, New Zealand
Physical/Courier Address:
Department of Public Health
Level J
University of Otago, Wellington
23a Mein Street
Newtown
Wellington 6242, New Zealand
Tel 64 4 385 5541/8 (ext 6040)
Fax 64 4 389 5319
E-mail pubh.wsmhs@otago.ac.nz
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