Maternal, Child, Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Life Course Perspective

Catalog description

Provides a theoretical framework as to how life-course exposures affect vulnerability to disease, with an emphasis on the roles of maternal, child, sexual and reproductive health. This course also considers how intra- and inter-generational influences may be relevant to disparities in health. Readings will address empirical patterns, prevailing theories and controversies regarding life course influences, as well as addressing interventions or policies that may be applied to improve population health.