Why are some groups healthier than others, and how do these differences emerge and persist over a lifetime? How do social policies on housing, transportation, and employment relate to health and health inequalities?
This specialization will examine social, behavioral, economic, political, and structural factors that contribute to health inequalities, and suggest innovative ways to reduce disparities in health to achieve health equity.You will learn,
-Use conceptual models to understand health disparities in the U.S. and internationally.
-Access and use high-quality data sources to present statistics that illustrate the social-environmental-health issues within a community.
-Identify the main sources of these disparities from a population science perspective, and use public health evidence to inform policy efforts to address these disparities.
-Conduct community health needs assessments and identify evidence-based interventions.
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Dive into an introductory course on social determinants of population health, focusing on the U.S. context. This course will illuminate the non-medical factors influencing health beyond the confines of the healthcare system. Explore behavioral, psychological, and structural influences on health inequalities and discover innovative approaches to achieving health equity.
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Dive into 'The Influence of Social Context on Health' course to uncover why certain groups are healthier than others and how social factors shape health disparities over time. This course examines the role of social policies in promoting or hindering health, even in countries with universal healthcare access. Learn about population science models and discover actionable strategies for public health policy.
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Dive into the world of community health with our introductory course designed to equip you with essential skills in assessing and improving local populations' well-being. This online program blends insights from public health and healthcare to teach you how to conduct thorough community health needs assessments, select high-quality data sources, implement evidence-based interventions, and foster multi-sector collaborations for sustained population health improvement.