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Epidemiology of Aging

Cancelled

Location
Internet
Term
1st Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Alden Gross
Contact Name
Alden Gross
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

1 graduate course each in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (340.601, 721, or 751 prior or concurrent & 140.621 recommended).

Description
Addresses the rapidly increasing need for specialized knowledge among epidemiologists in order to effectively promote the health of the aging society in the US (in 2020, 20% of the US population will be 65 or older). Introduces the epidemiology of aging and age-related disorders, including overviews of the public health impact of an aging society and the demographics and biology of aging. Covers the descriptive and analytic epidemiology of prevalent chronic conditions in the aged, methodologic challenges essential to consider in research on older adults, and strategies for prevention of age-related disorders.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss and evaluate the public health significance and challenges of an aging population and the associated changes that make health issues for older persons unique
  2. Describe the epidemiology of major geriatric syndromes, including physical disability, falls, and cognitive decline and their public health implications
  3. Discuss opportunities for prevention of diseases and syndromes in the context of the aging phenotypes of older adults
  4. Integrate general epidemiologic methods and specific gerontology knowledge when evaluating epidemiological literature pertaining to older adults.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 10% Participation
  • 40% Midterm
  • 50% Final Paper
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
Auditors only are required to obtain consent
Consent Contact
agross14@jhu.edu
Special Comments

Student who are unable to attend the live talk sessions will be asked to listen to the recorded version of the talk(s) and answer assigned questions.