Social Epidemiology

SBS 236 Subject & Catalog Number

Description

This course is based on "Social Epidemiology" by Berkman, Kawachi and Glymour. The aim of the course is to build on basic concepts in social epidemiology and epidemiology and social sciences more broadly to examine in a critical and insightful way the evidence and methods for understanding the social determinants of health. It includes readings published since the last edition. The course is oriented towards those students who have a solid foundation in social epidemiology methods so that we can move to more analytical discussions of evidence and novel approaches to identification of the ways in which the social environment influences health. Each class will build on recent selected readings and a chapter from "Social Epidemiology". We will cover social exposures related to socioeconomic status, inequality, discrimination and racism, social networks and social relationships, social capital, work organization, social and economic policies, health behaviors. The course also integrates an understanding of interventions and biological pathways across the substantive domains. It is designed for students with a strong quantitative background.

Course Prerequisite(s): ID 201 (may be taken concurrently) AND SBS 201; or EPI 201+ EPI 202 (may be taken concurrently) AND SBS 201