Reviews links between health conditions and socioeconomic development in low-income countries and trends in health and development indicators; socio-economic determinants of health, including poverty and income, education, nutrition, fertility, and culture and behavior; impact of globalization in terms of neo-liberal policies, trade and capital flows and the urbanization and their growth of the informal economy; examines the effects of health changes on economic growth and development.

Prerequisites

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Program Year

P1
P2
P3

School

Course Number

EPID 666

Course Name

Health and Socioeconomic Development

Practice Area / Category

Credits

3