PUBH 718 - Maternal, Child, and Family Health Epidemiology

Three hours.
3 Credits

This course will provide an in-depth analytical framework of the epidemiology of maternal and child health (MCH) from pre-conception to late adolescence to pregnancy. Factors contributing to pregnancy decision-making, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and early and late childhood growth and development will be systematically reviewed. In addition, geographic, environmental, demographic, behavioral, genetic, and medical impacts on pregnancy outcomes will be presented.