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The Influence of Social Determinants on Health
What You'll Learn
- Examine social, behavioral, economic, political, and structural factors that contribute to health inequalities
3-Course Series
51 hours
17 hours per course (approx.)
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About The Influence of Social Determinants on Health
Why are some groups healthier than others, and how do these differences emerge and persist over a lifetime? How do social policies on housing, transportation, and employment relate to health and health inequalities?
This specialization will examine social, behavioral, economic, political, and structural factors that contribute to health inequalities, and suggest innovative ways to reduce disparities in health to achieve health equity.You will learn,
-Use conceptual models to understand health disparities in the U.S. and internationally.
-Access and use high-quality data sources to present statistics that illustrate the social-environmental-health issues within a community.
-Identify the main sources of these disparities from a population science perspective, and use public health evidence to inform policy efforts to address these disparities.
-Conduct community health needs assessments and identify evidence-based interventions.
Skills You'll Gain
- Community Health Improvement
- Health Education
- Stress Management
- Social Justice
- Social Determinants Of Health
- Patient Safety
- Health Impact Assessments
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
- Health Equity
- Population Health
- Outcomes Research
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Associate Professor of Epidemiology
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Associate Professor of Epidemiology
1 Learning Experience
Millicent W Higgins Collegiate Professor of Epidemiology
1 Learning Experience
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Beginner Level
No prior experience required.
Series Video
3 Courses in this series
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Free U-M Access CourseSocial Determinants of Health
Understand how social, economic, and political factors impact population health and contribute to health disparities in the U.S.
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Free U-M Access CourseThe Influence of Social Context on Health
Understand how social environments and policies shape health outcomes and contribute to persistent health disparities.
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Free U-M Access CourseAssessing and Improving Community Health
Explore how to conduct community health assessments and design data-driven strategies to improve population health outcomes.
What Learners Are Saying
When you think about environmental influences on health, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Air pollution? Groundwater contamination? While the natural environment is critically important for human health, the social environment also has a profound impact on…
Belinda Needham, PhD Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Co-Director of the Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health
When you think about environmental influences on health, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Air pollution? Groundwater contamination? While the natural environment is critically important for human health, the social enviroment also has a profound impact on phy…
Belinda L. Needham, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Co-Director of the U-M Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health
