GENERAL HYGIENE

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Dental Hygiene
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2025/2026
Year: 
1
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2025/2026
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Seat of the course: 
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Credits: 
2
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
24
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (24 hours)
Requirements: 

No

Multiple choice written exam

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

To provide the student with: (i) fundamental knowledge of terminology, methods, and tools in the fields of hygiene, epidemiology, and public health; (ii) the skills to develop a scientific methodological approach, using the principles and tools of hygiene, to actively participate in the planning and implementation of prevention interventions.

The course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of hygiene, epidemiology, and public health, providing an overview of the concept of health and its determinants in the current context. Different types of epidemiological studies, both observational and experimental, will be presented, along with basic knowledge on research design and data organization. The course also explores the principles of prevention of infectious and chronic diseases, the levels of prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary), and strategies for health promotion. Finally, topics related to health education and the organization of health services will be addressed.

Hygiene Discipline – Objectives
Health and Its Determinants, Context, and Current Scenario. Classification of Diseases
Health Indicators

Epidemiology: General Concepts and Epidemiological Measures
Observational and Experimental Epidemiology
Primary Studies: Cross-Sectional Study, Cohort Study, Case-Control Study, Experimental Studies (RCTs)
Secondary Studies: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Introduction to Research Protocol Writing – Data Collection and Organization

Health Promotion
General Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Chronic Degenerative Diseases
Preventive Medicine: Primary Prevention; Secondary Prevention; Tertiary Prevention
Healthcare-Associated Infections – Risk Factors, Prevention Measures

Health Education
Healthcare Organization

The course is based on lectures and practical exercises. Examples from recent international literature will be used to supplement specific topics.

Available on request: simona.costanzo@uninsubria.it 0331 217220 EPIMED via Monte Generoso 71 - 21100 Varese