HCR 363 - Introduction to Health Disparities

HCR 300, SOC 100; or consent of instructor(3)

Differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among racial and ethnic minority populations in the US. Emphasis on contributing factors including reduced access to health care, inequalities in income and education, cultural and family factors, individual behavior, racial discrimination, and the complex interaction among these factors.