NSC 301 - Epidemiology of Non-Communicab...
NSC 301-Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa
Instructor: Dr. Ike Okosun
Last Updated: 20-10-2026 | Language: English
What you'll learn
- ✔ Understand major research issues in chronic disease epidemiology in Sub-Sahara Africa
- ✔ Understand relevant pathology and analogies of population determinants, and strategies for chronic disease prevention
- ✔ Know the epidemiology of obesity, hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia in populations of African origins
- ✔ Understand methodological issues that are associated with chronic disease research in Sub-Sahara Africa
- ✔ Design effective chronic disease studies by applying epidemiological methods across the spectrum of chronic disease problems in Nigeria and Sub-Sahara Africa
Who this course is for
- Medical and Allied Health Personnel
Related CCMAS Courses
This seminar is relevant to the following courses in the NUC Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS).
- COM 501 Epidemiology and Principles of Control of Communicable Diseases and Epidemic Diseases of Global Importance Medicine and Dentistry · Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB)
- COM 503 Epidemiology and Principle of Control of Non-communicable Diseases, Chronic Diseases and Cancers of Global Importance Medicine and Dentistry · Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB)
Seminar Class Schedule
1st June 2027 to 10th June 2027
Mon - 9:30 AM WAT | Wed - 9:30 AM WAT | Fri - 9:30 AM WAT
All times are in West African Time (WAT, UTC+1).
Lecture dates (5 lectures)
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Jun
02
Wed
Chronic disease epidemiology in Nigeria & Sub-Sahara Africa Next
Wednesday, 2nd June 2027 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM WAT Offline
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Jun
04
Fri
Determinants of Non-Communicable Diseases in Nigeria & Sub-Saharan Africa and strategies for prevention
Friday, 4th June 2027 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM WAT Offline
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Jun
07
Mon
Epidemiology of obesity, hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia in populations of African origins
Monday, 7th June 2027 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM WAT Offline
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Jun
09
Wed
Methodological issues that are associated with chronic disease research in Sub-Sahara Africa
Wednesday, 9th June 2027 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM WAT Offline
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Jun
11
Fri
Effective chronic disease study design - applying epidemiological methods across the spectrum of chronic disease problems in Nigeria and Sub-Sahara Africa
Friday, 11th June 2027 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM WAT Offline
Course Content
Description
This seminar will explores the major issues in chronic disease epidemiology in Nigeria. Dive into relevant pathology, discover how population determinants shape health, and discuss innovative strategies for prevention. We’ll examine local risk factors, trends, interventions, and pressing health care challenges. The seminar will take an interdisciplinary approach to prevention and control, discussing both classical and cutting-edge research papers in chronic diseases.