Program Overview

Health and Environment Program

Overview

The Health and Environment program is designed to explore the intricate link between health and environment. The course aims to study and discuss various issues related to health and environment, including India's burden of disease, environmental degradation, and the impact of urbanization and industrialization.

Course Outline

The course outline includes:

• Introduction to the complex situation of health and environment in India
• Discussion of respiratory, gastro-intestinal, and vector-borne diseases, as well as cancers and AIDS
• Examination of environmental degradation, including threats to water, air, soil, and green cover
• Analysis of the waste generated by urbanization and industrialization
• Evaluation of the developmental model adopted by India

Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment is based on various activities, including:

• Reading assigned texts
• Participating in class discussions
• Writing assignments
• Analyzing data and creating tables, charts, and graphs

Recommended Reading

The following books are recommended for the course:

• Health Matters: HBCSE publication
• Microbes and Disease: OUP
• HEAL Reports: HBCSE publication
• World Development Report: 1992, and others
• Books published by the Centre of Environment: Ahmedabad
• Books published by the Centre of Science and Environment: Delhi

Course Coordinator

The course coordinator is responsible for leading the program and ensuring its successful implementation.