PBH623

Contemp Issues, Spec Populat, & Policies

Credits

3

Course Description

The health of special populations depends on not only the characteristics and health behaviors of individuals but the social, economic, and physical environments in which they live and the health care systems that provide their medical care. This course will explore the current evidence regarding the role of these factors as determinants of population health and identify emerging issues. The role of public policy in improving the health of special populations will be discussed in the context of empirical research evidence. Particular emphasis of the course will be to explore public health policy initiatives to address the health problems under consideration, and to evaluate their success and unintended consequences

Academic Level

Graduate

School

School of Health Sciences