This course introduces the concept of health equity and provides an overview of health disparities in the U.S. Students examine the root causes of and explore populations most affected by health inequities. The course explores system approaches and strategies aimed at improving health equity.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSM 110.
Outcomes: 1) Analyze pathways of causality leading to health inequities; 2) Differentiate between disease causation and disparity causation; 3) Compare and contrast strategies to improve health equity in the US; 4) Identify roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals as agents of change; 5) Explain the relationship between community, social justice and health status; 6) Describe philosophical principles that underlie social justice priorities; and 7) Generate ideas for programs and policies that promote health equity.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSM 110.
Outcomes: 1) Analyze pathways of causality leading to health inequities; 2) Differentiate between disease causation and disparity causation; 3) Compare and contrast strategies to improve health equity in the US; 4) Identify roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals as agents of change; 5) Explain the relationship between community, social justice and health status; 6) Describe philosophical principles that underlie social justice priorities; and 7) Generate ideas for programs and policies that promote health equity.