Advancing the Population's Health: Moving from Measuring Risk to Action - Sixth Geoffrey Rose Memorial Distinguished Guest Lecture
Offered By: Imperial College London via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a comprehensive lecture titled "Advancing the Population's Health: Moving from Measuring Risk to Action" delivered by Dr. Samet, a renowned pulmonary physician and epidemiologist. Delve into the intricate relationship between epidemiological research findings and public health action. Examine various pathways for implementing research outcomes, including voluntary, regulatory, and legal approaches, while considering the influence of stakeholders. Investigate paradigmatic methods used to bridge evidence and action, such as risk assessment and expert judgment. Analyze real-world applications in environmental health, focusing on ambient air pollution, ionizing radiation, and chemical risks. Gain insights into future developments in characterizing knowledge gaps as a foundation for effective public health interventions. Learn from Dr. Samet's extensive experience in global health, tobacco control, air pollution, and chronic disease prevention, and understand the importance of translating research into actionable measures for improving population health.
Syllabus
Sixth Geoffrey Rose Memorial Distinguished Guest Lecture
Taught by
Imperial College London
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