486268-FS2024-0-Theme 2: Cancer Epidemiology and Control





Root number 486268
Semester FS2024
Type of course Course
Allocation to subject Public Health Sciences Course Program
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Title Theme 2: Cancer Epidemiology and Control
Description Introduction to important concepts in cancer epidemiology such as cancer registration, statistics, etiology, risk factors, and prognosis. The course will focus on the cancer burden in Switzerland but also discuss cancer epidemiology internationally. Furthermore, the public health approaches to cancer control will be covered (primary prevention, screening, equity in access to established treatments). Lung, colon, and cervical cancer will serve as “case studies” for this course.
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Lecturers Prof. Dr. Marcel ZwahlenInstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine 
PD Dr. Eliane RohnerInstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine 
ECTS 1
Recognition as optional course possible Yes
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