Advancing Health Equity: Exploring Social Determinants of Health and Multi-sector Solutions

HUMBIO 122H Prerequisite: Must be a HUMBIO major or minor. Race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status are just a few of the social determinants that contribute to health disparities. Apply a racial equity lens to drive a deeper understanding of how vulnerable populations are uniquely at risk for poorer health outcomes. Explore how where we live, work, learn, and play influences health status, and examine the processes through which social and environmental determinants adversely affect health and drive inequities across the lifespan. With experts from multiple sectors, this course will discuss innovative clinical, public health, policy, advocacy, and community engaged solutions to advance health equity. Explore the unique role of health professionals in addressing health inequities. HUMBIO students should enroll in HUMBIO 122H. PEDS 150 is open to juniors and seniors or with instructor consent. Graduate/Med Students should enroll in PEDS 250. (Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center).