GEOG 227
Geo-Social Determinants of Health & Health Disparities
This course covers advanced topics in health geography, with a focus on health disparities. We examine in depth social and environmental causes and consequences of disparities in health. Specific topics include health equity concepts and measurement, socioeconomic status, health behaviors, neighborhood effects, the built environment, and climate change and health. Lecture with class discussions.
Topics
- health equity concepts and measurement
- socioeconomic status
- health behaviors
- neighborhood effects
- the built environment
- and climate change and health
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027