PBH 6400 Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
This course focuses on systematic study of the social, behavioral, environmental, and economic conditions under which people live that determine their health and wellbeing. The course presents theories and evidence that are used to guide public policy, planning, and research to promote a healthier society with greater health equity. Topics in the course include socioeconomic and other types of influences on health such as income, living conditions, education, infrastructure, access to health services, social capital, stress, gender, and race.