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701-1704-01L 3 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-USYS , D-HEST , D-GESS , D-CHAB
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Health Impact Assessment: Concepts and Case Studies

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Jürg Markus Utzinger, Prof. Dr. Mirko Winkler, Dr. Martin Röösli, Dr. Cissé Guéladio
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Abstract

This course introduces the concept of health impact assessment (HIA) and discusses a suite of case studies in industrialised and developing countries. HIA pursues an inter- and multidisciplinary approach, employs qualitative and quantitative methods with the overarching goal to influence decision-making.

Objective

After successful completion of the course, students should be able to: o critically reflect on the concept of HIA and the different steps from screening to implementation and monitoring; and o apply specific tools and methodologies for HIA of policies, programmes and projects in different social, ecological and epidemiological settings.

Content

The course will present a broad set of tools and methods for the systematic and evidence-based judgment of potential health effects related to policies, programmes and projects. Methodological features will be introduced and applied to a variety of case studies in the public sector (e.g. traffic-related air pollution, passive smoking and waste water management) and private sector (e.g. water resource developments and extractive industries) all over the world.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts will be distributed.

Literature

Whenever possible, at least one peer-reviewed paper will be made available for each session.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Handouts und begleitende LiteraturTaschenrechner (alle Arten sind erlaubt).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Health Impact Assessment: Concepts and Case Studies
The course is organised by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG E 41)
  • Wed 13:15-15:00 (HG E 41)
28 h semesterly

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