PUBH 8130 - Social Determinants of Health

Credit Hours: (3)

Description This course focuses on the systematic study of the economic and social conditions which determine health. It examines the social gradient in health and explores how social influences such as poverty, social capital, job security, neighborhood characteristics, social support, transportation, discrimination, and stress affect health and longevity. It also explores structural interventions in shaping social environments that are conducive to better health. PRE-REQUISITE: PUBH 7160/8160 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR