PHHE 603

Behavioral and Social Aspects of Public Health

Examination of the ways in which psychological, social, cultural, and political structures impact the health of populations. Discussion of the types and distributions of health problems within communities. Introduction to strategies for health promotion including an overview of needs assessment, public health-related theories and models, and the design of culturally relevant solutions such as policies, programs or interventions for public health practice. Discussion of the relationships among concepts of health, disease, and values

Units: 3.0