Chronic Disease Masterclass: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Intervention

There are documented chronic diseases that either increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and/or present a new onset of conditions post COVID-19 infection. The objectives and activities of the chronic disease masterclass align with the Houston 健康 Department and CDC objectives/priorities related to improved health outcomes and increased education, the 药学院 and 健康科学 initiative of addressing critical and urban issues, and the Center for Transformative 健康’s initiative of health prevention and disease prevention. The course will be multidisciplinary in nature and will include seven modules that equip an audience of lay individuals, those with chronic diseases, and health professionals to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the burden of the chronic diseases.

学习目标:

  • Etiology and epidemiology of chronic health illnesses from a COVID prism
  • Trends and patterns of chronic health illnesses
  • Prevention and treatment interventions to address each chronic illness.

Chronic Diseases included in this Masterclass:

  • 长COVID
  • 心脏病
  • 糖尿病
  • 癌症
  • 慢性阻塞性肺病
  • 慢性肾脏疾病
  • 肥胖

Registration begins: August 1, 2023