PBH 210 - Rural and Minority Health

3 Semester Hours
This course will focus on the social, economic, geographic, political, and cultural influences that impact the health of individuals from historically under served communities. In this course, we will explore the unique health challenges, barriers and facilitators to healthy behaviors, and upstream factors that contribute to health disparities, in rural, low income, and communities of color. Health disparities will be discussed as they pertain to healthcare access, environmental health, the built environment, and chronic disease prevention and treatment. In addition, we will explore the role of public health in the creation of relevant, effective, and sustainable community health initiatives for underserved populations.

Wesleyan Core SLO: Information Literacy

Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester