HLT 00301Health and Diverse Populations

Catalog

The goal of this course is to enable students to understand the powerful influence of social, economic, geographic and demographic factors on the health-related attitudes, beliefs and actions of individuals and communities. Students explore the concepts of health literacy, health disparities, and the impact of public policy on the health status of different populations from a social justice perspective. Social Capital is explored as a model for effectively improving the health status of diverse populations.