Social Determinants of Health

Undergraduate

This course provides a deeper understanding of the social determinants of health specific to Canada but applicable to other countries worldwide. Knowledge of how health is affected by ones’ gender, race, presence of a disability, income and employment, education, availability of food and shelter, public policy, social integration, early childhood development, and stress and wellbeing will all be examined. Prerequisite(s): Third-year or fourth-year standing. CAR (Child Abuse Registry) and CRC (Criminal Record Check) are required for this course.