COMH 5330 Health Disparities

This course explores the concept of health equity to provide a broad overview of historical, theoretical and empirical data on health and healthcare disparities. Students will examine social, environmental and system-related factors associated with health disparities by race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, residence, immigration status and other characteristics. The course will examine policy, leadership roles, legislations and interventions (programs and services) that seek to address health disparities. Students will summarize and critique current research, debate and policy regarding a specific health disparity (topic and population of their choice) and review current interventions to improve health status and quality of life.

 

Credits

3