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Graduate Record 2018-2019 
    
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LAW 9091 - Germs, Guns, and Lead: Public Health Law and Policy

This course explores the legitimacy, design, and implementation of policies aiming to promote public health and reduce the social burden of disease and injury. Illustrative topics include mandatory immunization, screening and reporting of infectious diseases, prevention of obesity and diabetes, and prevention of lead poisoning.



Credits: 3