Latino Health in the US

Catalog description

Addressing the health needs of Latinos in socially and culturally appropriate ways is critically important for creating an inclusive, cost-effective health care system and a more equitable society. Effective public health policies, interventions and population-based preventive programs are important tools for promoting healthy behaviors and reducing risk factors for adverse health outcomes in this vulnerable population. The goal of this course is to strengthen student’s knowledge and understanding of Latinos in the United States and the health problems affecting them at the individual, community, and population level. Students will explore successful policies and public health interventions targeting those populations.