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Jonathan D Mayer
HSERV 586
Seattle Campus

Medical Geography

Geography of disease, consideration to health systems planning. Distributions, diffusion models, migration studies. Application of distance, optimal location models to health systems planning; emergency medical services, distribution of health professionals; cultural variations in health behavior. Prerequisite: familiarity with social science research, health-related issues. Offered: jointly with GEOG 580.

Class description

See information for GEOG 580.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

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Recommended preparation

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Class assignments and grading

See information for GEOG 580.

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 Jonathan D Mayer
Date: 05/28/1998