HS 048 - Social Detrminnts of Hlth, Dsp

    Recent Professors
    Rhonda S. Mayer
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    HS 048 examines personal and social determinants of health through examination of the role individuals play in their own health and well-being, along with the impact of environmental, social, structural, and cultural factors that also affect individual, community, and public health. Emphasis will be placed on the preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by populations that have been disadvantaged by their social or economic status, geographic location, environment, racial and ethnic minority status, disabilities status, gender, people who are LGBTQI+, people with limited English proficiency, and other groups. Learners will develop culturally competent ideas to bridge health equity gaps and improve population health.