SOC 3730 - Sociology of Health and Illness

Institution:

Western Michigan University

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Description:

Introduction to the concepts of health and illness in our society; ways of measuring disease; the impact of social class, race, religion, and ethnicity on the perception and distribution of disease. Attention will also be paid to the social structure of the health care delivery system and of alternative systems of medical care. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 2000. Credits: 3 hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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