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This course addresses mental and physical health and common disorders of adulthood, contextual considerations for their development, and provides suggestions for possible prevention and intervention. Specific disorders discussed in this class include heart disease, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, depression, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes. Contextual factors such as socioeconomic status, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, and early-life precursors will be addressed. Implications for public health planning are discussed.
Course Learning Objectives:
HDFS 312 (Adult Development - Middle Age and Aging); Completion of 60 credits.
All prerequisites must be completed or consent from the instructor given prior to enrollment.
If you register for this course after the start of the term, please contact the instructor at the time of registration. By contacting the instructor, you ensure you are added to the CANVAS section as soon as possible and have access to the course and details about the class requirements.
