Description
Current theory and research on health, disease and social responses to health issues. Topics include population differences incidence and prevalence of morbidity and mortality, access to care and government health policy. Focus upon cultural definitions of health and their consequences for health promotion practices.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002 , or SOCI 1003 [1.0], or ANTH 1001 , or ANTH 1002 , and third-year standing.
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002 , or SOCI 1003 [1.0], or ANTH 1001 , or ANTH 1002 , and third-year standing.
- Lecture three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language
Current theory and research on health, disease and social responses to health issues. Topics include population differences incidence and prevalence of morbidity and mortality, access to care and government health policy. Focus upon cultural definitions of health and their consequences for health promotion practices.
- Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002 , or SOCI 1003 [1.0], or ANTH 1001 , or ANTH 1002 , and third-year standing.
- Lecture three hours a week.
Sources and references
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Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/SOCI/