PUBH 205 - Determinants of Health and Health Equity

3 Hour(s)

This course will introduce students to a systematic study of the interaction of social, economic, behavioral, environmental, and other factors that impact the health and well-being of populations, including historical and theoretical frameworks. Students will also examine the impact of social influences on health including, gender, race, socioeconomic status, living conditions, education, religion, access to healthcare, public policy, and environment. Lastly, students will examine how understanding these influences have an impact on different populations and influence health equity.