SAST 386 - Contemporary Issues in South Asian Health

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Distribution Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. Sheehan. This course will focus on birth, aging, as well as selected chronic and infectious diseases in South Asia. For each health condition/lifestyle a framework of analysis will develop incorporating the complex set of factors that come into play. Sociocultural beliefs; status markers--gender, class, caste, occupation; availability and accessibility of public and private health services; state, national, and international plans and policies will be considered. An overview of South Asian demography, health problems and services will introduce the course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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