{"ModuleCode":"SPH5408","ModuleTitle":"Public Health and Ageing","Department":"Saw Swee Hock School Of Public Health","ModuleDescription":"In this module, an overview of the ageing population and its\nincreasing relevance for public health planning and policy,\nboth in Singapore and internationally. Major topics include\ndemography of ageing, normal (physiological and\nbiological) and abnormal (physical and mental) ageing,\nprevention of ageing-related diseases and compression of\nmorbidity, health and social services and policies for older\npersons, and medico-legal and ethical issues of care for\nthe older persons. Students will learn how to apply their\nknowledge to critically appraise health and social\nprogrammes and policies for older persons and apply\nmedico-legal and ethical principles in the care for older\npersons.","ModuleCredit":"4","Workload":"3-0-0-4-3","Preclusion":"CO5230 Public Health and Aging","ExamDate":"2017-12-06T13:00+0800","Timetable":[{"LessonType":"Lecture","ClassNo":"1","DayText":"Thursday","StartTime":"1800","EndTime":"2100","WeekText":"Every Week","Venue":"DV"}],"LecturePeriods":["Thursday Evening"]}