Social, behavioral, and clinical facets related to human reproduction, growth, development, and maturity. Exploration of current U.S. maternal and child health policies and particular problems related to inadequate access to health care. Emphasis on interdisciplinary nature of maternal and child health services as practiced in the community by a multispecialty team of health professionals. Focus on special needs and public health programs designed to reach adolescents. Attention to special problems, such as social adaptation, juvenile delinquency, drug abuse, suicide, adolescent pregnancy.
Specific content varies from quarter to quarter.
A maximum of 3 units of credit applicable to a degree program. Concepts regarding risk factors, screening approaches, and risk reduction, with impact on specific health parameters. Includes discussion of the causes and treatment of anorexia nervosa and bulimia. NUTR 509 or consent of instructor. Epidemiological analysis of quackery in North America.