PUBH 3130 - Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

Credit Hours: (3)

Description: This course introduces students to the social and economic conditions that affect individual and population health. We will explore social influences (e.g., income, race, gender, education, employment, neighborhood, food security, healthcare, life course) that affect disease prevention and control. We will also examine the role of public health practitioners in working with communities to improve health outcomes. This course is part one of a two-course sequence on social influences on health. The second course will focus on the application of social justice principles in community settings.