Global Health Disparities (HSERV 590-H)

What produces health in societies and why are there substantial differences in health outcomes for various segments of those societies? The goal of the course is to create awareness of the fundamental determinants of health in societies and how those operate to generate health inequities, namely health outcomes that are unfair. The societies to be considered include the United States of America whose citizens have worse health outcomes than those in close to fifty other nations, and parts of Latin America and Africa where some of the worst health outcomes exist. What is the role of health care in producing health? What are fundamental biological concepts that underlie health inequities around the world? With gaining such awareness comes the need for community engagement with the concepts which is a key operationalized goal.

Prerequisites

Students who have completed a bachelor's degree may take these courses. Some public health or health care background would be helpful, but is not required.

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