Ateneo - UPO

The course addresses epidemiological evidence on the relationship between climate and health. It also examines the impacts of climate change on health, the role of health emergencies, and the importance of considering vulnerabilities and inequalities in the assessment and management of climate-related health risks.

- Understand the relationship between climate change and health through the main scientific evidence, epidemiological measures, and study types.
- Identify and interpret the health impacts of climate change, including health emergencies and the impact on vulnerable populations.
- Analyse and interpret the scientific literature on the relationship between climate change and health.

The lectures will be delivered in person through frontal teaching, supported by slides. Interactive moments and participatory activities will also be included, such as the reading and discussion of scientific articles and group reflection and discussion activities.

The examination assesses the ability to apply the knowledge acquired during the course. The examination material consists of the slides used during the lessons and any readings suggested in class.
The final mark is expressed out of thirty (pass mark: 18/30) and is calculated as a weighted average of two components:
1) Component 1: standard examination (70% of the final mark), required for all students, both attending and non-attending. It consists of a multiple-choice test, with only one correct option, to be completed in a computer room on the content covered during the course (duration: 1 hour).
2) Component 2 (30% of the final mark), differentiated according to attendance:
- Attending students: assessment of a group assignment carried out directly in class during the course, for example, a group presentation, using slides, of a project or intervention proposal applied to the topics addressed during the course.
- Non-attending students (or attending students who do not participate in the group assignment): assessment of an additional open-ended question, to be completed in a computer room during the examination session (duration: 15 minutes).

Health status, determinants and epidemiological measures; Epidemiological evidence on climate change and health; Impacts of climate change on health; Vulnerability and inequalities; Climate change and emergencies; Climate–health co-benefits.

Integration of the gender dimension:
- The gender dimension is considered in the analysis of concepts and in the case studies addressed throughout the course.