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Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease
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Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Module 1 Introduction
- Understanding NCDs
- How can a multidisciplinary approach solve complex societal problems?
- Solutions
- Module 1 Summary
Readings
- Module 1 Reading list
- Preparation for Assignment
- A note on the weekly discussion topics...
- The presenters
- Contributors
Practice Exercise
- Module 1
discussion prompts
- Rise in NCDs
- Complex systems
Videos
- Module 2 Introduction
- Cardiovascular disease
- Secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Diabetes Part 1
- Diabetes Part 2
- Obesity
- Cancer
- Module 2 Summary
Readings
Module 2 Reading list
Practice Exercise
- Module 2
discussion prompts
- Socio-economic status and non-communicable diseases worldwide
- Diabetes
- Secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Videos
- Module 3 Introduction
- Physical activity
- Diet
- Tobacco
- Alcohol
- Sleep apnoea
- Oral health
- Module 3 Summary
Readings
- Module 3 Reading list
Practice Exercise
- Module 3
discussion prompts
- Final thoughts
Videos
- Module 4 Introduction
- Our biology
- Our food supply
- Corporate interest
- Corporate interests and nutrition
- Our domestic environment
- Module 4 Summary
Readings
Module 4 Reading list
Practice Exercise
- Module 4
peer review
- Lifestyle medicine and evolutionary biology
discussion prompts
- Domestic environment 1 - walking
- Domestic environment 2 - transport
- Corporate interest
Videos
- Module 5 Introduction
- A discussion: Solutions
- What is one solution?
- Nutrition systems
- Precision Medicine
Readings
- Module 5 Reading list
- Some cutting edge views
Video
- MOOC conclusion
discussion prompts
- Final thoughts
peer review
- Confronting chronic disease in the community
discussion prompts
- Nutrition systems•
- Thoughts on solutions to chronic disease