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We’ve moved! Please note the new address of the Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention, effective August 31, 2009: Suite 1A, 342 Waller Avenue, Lexington, KY, 40504. Telephone numbers have not changed: 859-323-6836 (main line); 859-254-3760 (fax).
Attention MPH, DrPH, and PhD students! Spring 2010 and Fall 2010 Course Offerings
Spring 2010 – CPH 729 – Special Topics in Public Health: Health of Agricultural Populations (3 semester hours)
An introduction to the unique threats and hazards that impact the health, safety and productivity of farmers, members of farm families, hired farm workers, and others who live or work in agricultural environments, such as crop and livestock production, timber production and commercial fishing. The course will cover the history of the field and issues current to the population. Emphasis will be given to special populations in agriculture such as youth, the elderly, migrant farm workers, and females, along with the traditional farmer. Other topics include health promotion strategies, epidemiology of farm risks, farm demographics, farm mental health, and current research to improve health and reduce injuries in agricultural populations.
Fall 2010 – CPH 729 – Special Topics in Public Health: Advanced Topics in Agricultural Health (3 semester hours)
Seminar style course, which emphasizes student-selected topics for advanced reading and discussion in agricultural health and safety. Selected site visits to agricultural production facilities are included, as well as an opportunity for students to prepare Capstone related projects in agricultural health and safety.
For more information, contact by email Dr. Robert H. McKnight Phone: 859-323-6836