HS 3600 - Introduction to Health and Society

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Health and Society

Description:

Introduces students to the public health perspective on health, also called the social determinants of health, which includes a detailed examination of social class, racism, gender, community, environment, employment, social relationships, nutrition and the American food system, and individual lifestyle choices as well as access to health care. Students learn about numerous American institutions, and examine critically how individuals' location in American society shapes their health status. They also learn to locate individual health behavior within its social context. Prerequisite: EC II .

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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