Cancer, Cancer Prevention and Health PromotionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able toexplain the basics of etiology and pathophysiology in cancer developmentcritically estimate the incidence of cancer in Finland and Europe and identify the most common cancer causes and risk factorsrecognize the significance of cancer prevention from the point of view of public health and become familiar with the most essential methods used in cancer preventiontake cultural context into account in cancer preventionbecome familiar with the most essential methods used for cancer diagnosis

Content

Cancer as a diseaseEtiology, frequency and heritability of cancerIncidence, dominance and mortality rate of cancerCosts caused by cancerCancer prevention and health promotionObjectives of health promotionCancer prevention with health promotion methodsCancer prevention as a part of NCD disease preventionUse of tobacco products, alcohol, nutrition and weight management, exercise and immobility, work-related exposure, inflammation, radiation (UV radiation - the sun, solarium, radon, electromagnetic radiation)Societal influence - cooperation with patient organisationsCancer screening, early detection and cancer diagnosisCancer screeningEarly detectionCancer diagnosis methods