Living habits - physiology and health

The course addresses basic physiology from a public health perspective and how habits affect health at the population level. National public health goals and recommendations for areas such as diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, and the use of alcohol and tobacco are presented. The course also introduces how public health data can be used to analyse local and regional challenges and map existing support structures. National strategies for promoting health and preventing ill health are highlighted, as well as motivation theories at structural and individual levels. The course also includes reflections on ethical aspects of public health work and the importance of long-term efforts to support healthy habits.