Determinants of Population Health Nusing Perspectives

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This course will examine the determinants of population health and etiology of associated disease throughout the lifespan. Students will critically examine personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health status and nursing care delivery related to social and physical factors in the environment in the United States of America. Concepts and theories related to social, geographical, and biological factors that impact population health will be analyzed. Strategies to decrease barriers and improve resources to facilitate optimized health will be discussed.