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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND ADVOCACY

POPHLTH 918
Course Description

Unique opportunity to gain insight into the role of environmental toxins while honing skills to advocate for patients and vulnerable populations. Learn to take environmental histories and understand how environmental medicine is applied in the clinical setting and community. Use the socio-ecological model to frame advocacy. Gain practical experience through online didactic lectures, reading materials, class discussion, reflections and a class presentation

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