LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course illustrates to the student the scientific methodology related to the study of the spread of infectious and chronic degenerative diseases in the population. It also illustrates risk factors and describes disease events on an epidemiological basis, using statistical descriptors specific to the discipline. The concepts of prevention of infectious and chronic-degenerative diseases will then be provided, analysing in particular the concepts of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Attendance and active participation in the proposed training activities and individual study will allow the student to acquire:

- Knowledge of risk factors of both infectious and chronic-degenerative diseases

- Knowledge of the main health determinants

- Knowledge of the main modes of transmission of infectious diseases.

- Knowledge of the main prophylaxis measures.

- Knowledge of the main national and Community environmental legislation.

PREREQUISITES

None

TEACHING METHODS

For the first semester, the lessons will be carried out in presence if possible, guaranteeing the enjoyment of the lessons also at a distance, through video recording, synchronous or asynchronous. The laboratory exercises will be organized if possible in presence, possibly with several shifts.

All activities in presence will be carried out in compliance with the capacity limits of the classrooms/laboratories and the distance between them, as provided for by the regulations in force following the COVID19 emergency.

Please refer to the AulaWeb specific teaching request for any updates due to changes in the health and epidemiological situation.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Prof. CRISTINA Maria-Luisa

Health and factors characterising the transition from health to disease.

Monofactorial, multifactorial, emerging and re-emerging diseases.

Concepts of demography and epidemiology: Lexis curve, age pyramid, birth rates, mortality, transversal and prospective studies.

Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.

Etiological agents of infectious diseases. Infection and disease. Host and parasite relationships. Source of infections: sources reservoirs and spread of infections.  Infection occurrence and development: incubation, pathways, parasitic, parasitic and external factors. Immunity Rates of occurrence of infectious diseases in the community: chain of infection
Direct and indirect, non-specific and specific prophylaxis
Active and passive immunoprophylaxis.

Sterilization and disinfection.

Prof SARTINI Marina

Relations between environment, pollution and human health

Outdoor and indoor air pollution and effects on human health

Soil pollution and health effects: municipal solid waste management

Noise pollution

Water pollution

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Checcacci L., Meloni C., Pelissero G. – Igiene – C.E.A., Milano
• Barbuti S., Bellelli E., Fara G.M., Giammarco G. – Igiene – Monduzzi Editore, Bologna.
• Gilli G. – Professione Igienista. Manuale dell’Igiene ambientale e territoriale. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano.
•  Aula WEB