PHE 522 Health and Social Inequalities

Introduction to historical and theoretical foundations for social epidemiology; investigates the conceptualization and measurement of different social determinants of health using a lifecourse approach; explores how the "embodiment" of social forces influence disease processes; and examines different actions (i.e., behavioral, clinical, social, legislative and political) used to eliminate health inequities within our local, national and international communities.

Credits

3

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered as PHE 622 and may be taken only once for credit.