5078.0: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 - 9:10 AM

Abstract #2624

The Ideology of Colonialism in the U.S. A.I.D. Epidemiologic Report of El Salvador

Luis A. Avilés, PhD, MPH, University of California, San Diego, Center for Latin American Studies, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0528, 858-534-6050, laviles@ucsd.edu

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant (learner) in this session will be able to: 1) identify colonialist biases in the epidemiologic transition theory; and 2) identify the main characteristics of "discourses of development."

Keywords: Epidemiology,

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA