This course will introduce students to the concept of health equity and will provide a broad overview of health disparities in the United States. We will examine historical issues and empirical data, analyzing the experience of patients and providers. We will look at relevant research and consider interventions to promote health equity through a combination of readings, lectures, reflection papers, and in-class discussion. Our focus will be on social, genetic, economic, environmental, and cultural factors that contribute to differences in morbidity and mortality.
Semester Offered
Fall