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Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S. (Coursera)

Mar 18th 2024
Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S. (Coursera)
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Racial health disparities - differences in health outcomes based on race - are rampant in the U.S., and many incorrectly assume these are due to differences in behavior or genetics. To understand these differences, and ultimately identify solutions to eliminate these disparities, we need to dig deeper and look [...]

Social Determinants of Health (Coursera)

Mar 18th 2024
Social Determinants of Health (Coursera)
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This is an introductory course on social determinants of population health with a focus on the United States. The course will introduce you to, or reinforce your knowledge of, issues related to health that consider behavioral, psychological and structural factors in population health beyond the healthcare system. We will [...]

Tackling Public Health Issues: Concepts and Evidence (FutureLearn)

May 16th 2022
Tackling Public Health Issues: Concepts and Evidence (FutureLearn)
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Expand your understanding of the main concepts, challenges, and themes surrounding public health promotion. Discover how public health promotion can lead to improved population health. Public Health is a complex and dynamic field that focuses on improving population health through addressing the conditions that produce poor health and health [...]

Working with Patients with Limited Health Literacy (FutureLearn)

Discover how including health literacy in your professional practice can be used to reduce health inequalities. Discover how health literacy can boost health outcomes. Studies suggest that if health professionals include elements of health literacy in their day-to-day-practice, the benefits to health promotion, prevention, treatment and care are [...]

Global Health Governance: Addressing Globalization and Health Inequities (FutureLearn)

Explore global health governance and the challenges facing healthcare workers and policymakers. Learn how global health priorities and problems are addressed. On this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the global health challenges in the 21st century. The promotion of global health is central to the United [...]

COVID-19 & Society: Inequality in Global Pandemics (edX)

What does COVID-19 teach us about ourselves, and about the societies we live in? How can we take care of one another and the planet during this unknown pandemic time? In this innovative and timely course, learn how coronavirus impacted social inequalities, and what we can do about it.

Social Determinants of Health: What Is Your Role? (FutureLearn)

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Social Determinants of Health: What Is Your Role? (FutureLearn)
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Explore the social, environmental and economic factors that affect health and how health professionals can improve health equity. Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These factors can all have an impact on health. But what exactly are [...]
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