Social Inequality and Health in the United States

3 Hours

Examine how socioeconomic status and social inequality shape health and mortality across the United States. Consider various possible explanations including stress, health behaviors, violence, and other factors. Only one of the following may be counted, Liberal Arts Honors 350 (Topic: Soc Ineq & Health in U.S.), 351R, Sociology 321K (Topic: Soc Ineq & Health in U.S.), 342N. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.