Social Inequalities & Health

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of current issues in health and inequality, including the impact of social class, race, and gender on health; the social processes and institutions underpinning health disparities; and current health policy debates (including debates about U.S. healthcare reform). The course reviews global health disparities, and attends to health disparities within the U.S. This course is well suited for social science majors, health science majors, and others who wish to deepen their understanding of the social determinants of health.