COURSE OBJECTIVES

To achieve the aim set out, the course has a set of objectives. Each unit has specified

objectives which are stated at the beginning of the unit. You are advised to read the

objectives before you study the unit because you may need to make reference to them

during your study to check on your own progress. It is also good that you endeavour to

check the unit objectives after completion of each unit to decipher level of

accomplishment.

After going through the course, you should be able to:

• explain the concept of demography

• develop an understanding of population trends globally

• describe data collection methods; and participate in demographic data collection

• calculate some demographic measures

• interpret correctly demographic phenomena and implications for public health

• apply the knowledge of demography to public health in general and

epidemiology in particular.

• Use demographic terms, methods and measures for the formulation of relevant

policies.