Origins of Preventative Health:

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This immersive three week course will take place in Peru, exploring the health situation in this country of rich cultures, contrast, and adventure. We will discover first-hand how the health situation in Peru varies widely in the country by examining the burden of disease, the health care system, and approaches to promote and restore health through traditional medicine and public health interventions. We will explore the social determinants of health with a particular emphasis on understanding determinants related to food systems and nutrition.