The Arctic is warming three to four times faster than the rest of the planet, and rural communities in Alaska rely on and live closely with animals. This makes our communities particularly vulnerable to climate change.
Epidemiology for One Health introduces the foundational principles and methods used to study the distribution and determinants of disease in human and animal populations. Through real-world examples, students will learn to analyze data, assess risk, evaluate study designs and preventive health interventions, and monitor emerging health threats. Emphasis is placed on climate change impacts in the Arctic and how epidemiology can guide community-level action to improve outcomes for humans, animals, and the environment.
This course is offered in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks One Health Program.
