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    Gender, Health, and Society

    Gender, Health, and Society

    This course draws on different disciplines, conceptual frameworks, and methodological approaches to examine gender in relation to health, including public health practice, epidemiologic research, health policy, and clinical application. It discusses a variety of health-related issues that illustrate global, international, domestic, and historical perspectives, while considering other social determinants of health as well, including social class and race.

    Subjects:
    Sociology
    Keywords:
    Public health Gender identity Equality -- Health aspects
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
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    Healthy Cities: Assessing Health Impacts of Policies and Plans

    Healthy Cities: Assessing Health Impacts of Policies and Plans

    This class examines the built, psychosocial, economic, and natural environment factors that affect health behaviors and outcomes. Students will be introduced to tools designed to integrate public health considerations into policy making and planning, and will be given hands-on training on the application of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) methodology. This class is designed to prepare graduate students from planning and policy fields to interface with public health organizations, agencies, or advocacy groups in professional contexts.

    Subjects:
    Sociology
    Keywords:
    Public health Medical policy
    Resource Type:
    Courseware