Course description
This course delves into the theories, mechanisms, and measurement techniques behind health inequalities, providing students with critical tools to analyze and address disparities in public health.
Through a mix of lectures, group discussions, and hands-on assignments, you will:
*Examine key theories on health inequalities and social determinants of health
*Explore the social gradient in health and its impact on populations
*Evaluate measurement methods for socioeconomic position and health disparities
*Apply concepts to your own research, critically reflecting on health inequalities in your field
This course is an excellent opportunity for those in public health and related disciplines to deepen their understanding and enhance their research with a focus on equity.
Prerequisites and Selection
Prerequisite courses, or equivalent
No prerequisite courses, or equivalent, demanded for this course.
Selection
Selection will be based on:
1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant’s individual study plan/research (according to written motivation).
2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date).
Course director
Janne Agerholm
Course syllabus
K9F5693
Department
Department of Global Public Health
Doctoral programme
Public Health Science (PHSP)
Type of course
**Other course
Keywords
Equity, inquality, inequity, social determinants of health, theory, mechanisms, public health, social inequality