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PH 457 - Health Systems & Policy


Introduces students to the public health policy issues facing the United States and other nations. We will explore the population’s health status and determinants of health as they relate to organization of the health care systems, rising costs, accessibility of services, ethical use of technology, effectiveness of medical care, utilization of Western medical and alternative forms of care and the role of public health professionals and the importance of prevention.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better)
General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
Typically Offered: Periodically offered

Units: 3