Overview
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading global cause of death. On Causes of Human Disease - Understanding Cardiovascular Disease at University of Leeds by FutureLearn , you’ll learn how the cardiovascular system functions and understand common cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke, as well as the risk factors associated with them.
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You’ll also learn about blood pressure, blood sugar control and imbalances, and the role of these in diabetes and cardiovascular disease. You’ll investigate socio-economic factors in the development of cardiovascular diseases, and current management and prevention strategies.
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Topics:
Cardiovascular diseases
Risk factors – blood pressure and blood sugar levels
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Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 4 hrs/week
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in the science behind causes of human disease. No previous knowledge or experience is required. If you are working in nursing, healthcare or social care, or just wish to learn more, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time.
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109 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 14 days. -
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109 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 14 days.
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