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Ontario Tech University
   
    May 01, 2026  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Calendar 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Calendar [ARCHIVED CALENDAR]

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HLSC 4804U – Global Dimensions of Communicable Diseases


Communicable diseases are significant contributors of disease burden around the world. In low-income regions, communicable diseases account for more than half of the mortality. Over 40 per cent of the global disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) are lost in low- and middle-income countries together. Emerging and re-emerging communicable diseases are increasingly affecting all income level countries. Furthermore, it is now well accepted that a number of chronic infection contributes to the pathogenesis of a variety of chronic diseases. This course critically examines the issues pertaining to the development, transmission, surveillance, tracking, management, elimination and eradication of communicable diseases around the world. Students will also explore why communicable diseases persist and continue to be of significant concern in our society. Key past, present and future challenges related to the prevention, control, treatment and management of communicable diseases will be highlighted.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3805U  



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