HLT 372 - Health Disparities

Institution:

Tennessee Wesleyan University

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Description:

This course examines health disparities in both health and healthcare at the individual, institutional, and systemic levels in the U.S. Traditionally health disparities occur in marginalized racial, ethnic and immigrant communities and emerging groups, based upon gender, age, sexual preference and self-identity, disability, physical and mental health, geography, and environment. Culture, socioeconomics status, health literacy, and social and community networks all play a role. Students will discover solutions for health equity through vehicles of advocacy, cultural competency, and social justice. Discussions and activities will explore the variety of strategies and techniques to effect change for improving health and well-being at the community level and beyond.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.twcnet.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 745-7504

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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