The Influence of Social Determinants on Health
Description
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.
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Subject
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Language
English
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Duration
12 weeks
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Status
Available
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U-M Credit Eligible
No
Health
Instructors
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Cleopatra Caldwell
Professor and Chair
Department of Health Behavior and Health Education
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Briana Mezuk
Associate Professor of Epidemiology
School of Public Health
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Belinda Needham
Associate Professor of Epidemiology
School of Public Health
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Sharon Kardia
Millicent W Higgins Collegiate Professor of Epidemiology
School of Public Health
Courses (3)
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Learn moreSocial Determinants of Health
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4 weeks
Understand how social, economic, and political factors impact population health and contribute to health disparities in the U.S. -
Learn moreThe Influence of Social Context on Health
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4 weeks
Understand how social environments and policies shape health outcomes and contribute to persistent health disparities. -
Learn moreAssessing and Improving Community Health
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4 weeks
Explore how to conduct community health assessments and design data-driven strategies to improve population health outcomes.