Public Health Implications of Health as a Human Right

2 Credits.

Explores the evolution and application of policy and legal remedies that promote respect for and protection of -internationally recognized- human rights in general and the protection & fulfillment offered through public health and health care access as a human right. Explores the creation of a culture of human rights and its application to health as a human right, focusing broadly on health as a human right using: a) human rights law & policy to enhance health programs, b. the impact of public health policies, programs and practices on human rights; and c. the health impacts of human rights violations. Discusses gross violations during conflict and insidious violations associated with the mistreatment of marginalized groups and individuals, including violence (broadly interpreted) may be included based on the stated interests of class participants.