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HLTH 6228 - Social Determinants of Health


Exposure to broad social factors influencing population health: poverty, gender, economy, housing, immigration, urbanization, incarceration, technology, and others.  These determinants differentially affect population subgroups influencing health status, health behavior, and healthcare utilization. Students investigate a particular social determinant and the relevant policies governing that issue in the form of a short paper.  Students learn to write a concise and persuasive brief to advocate for change.

Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Graduate standing


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