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David Grembowski
HSERV 510
Seattle Campus

Society and Health

Analysis of social inequalities in health and service use by class, gender, and the social construction of race. Examines biological, cultural, social, political, and economic determinants which consistently put certain minority groups within Eurocentric societies at higher risk for inequitable health status and provision. Prerequisite: HSERV 511 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

Class description

This course provides an overview of 3 core areas in the social and behavioral sciences in the Masters of Public Health Program: social epidemiology, health promotion and community collaboration. The course is structured in lecture/seminar format.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by David Grembowski
Date: 03/24/2008