Carleton University · HLTH 3402

Diseases of Aging

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Aging is accompanied by increased illness related to cardiovascular, immune and neurodegenerative processes. This course assesses the fundamental mechanisms that determine these pathological conditions. Molecular mechanisms and psychosocial determinants; intervention and therapeutic strategies.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): HLTH 2002 and HLTH 2003 or permission of department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): HLTH 2002 and HLTH 2003 or permission of department.
  • Lecture three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Aging is accompanied by increased illness related to cardiovascular, immune and neurodegenerative processes. This course assesses the fundamental mechanisms that determine these pathological conditions. Molecular mechanisms and psychosocial determinants; intervention and therapeutic strategies.

  • Prerequisite(s): HLTH 2002 and HLTH 2003 or permission of department.
  • Lecture three hours a week.

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