HPS682

011483

This course will focus on maternal and child health programs, problems and policies with a public health perspective. It gives an historical account of roles played by government at various levels with assessment of health and policy development for mothers and children. The students will become acquainted with the programs, policies and future issues concerning family planning, maternal and infant health, preschool, school-age and adolescent health. Students will also be introduced to policy issues on disparities in minorities' health, women's health, children with special health care needs, nutrition and international health of mothers and children. Students will be imparted necessary skills for evaluation, planning and monitoring of maternal and child health programs and policies.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Graduate

HPS/CPH 586.