Social Inequalities in Health - Detailseite

This course should provide students with a general overview of social inequalities in health at the individual and population level and how they differ across time and place. It will span topics from sociology, public health, epidemiology, and demography to explore the various factors that produce and exacerbate health inequalities. Emphasis will be placed on first building foundational knowledge about health inequalities and its determinants, including understanding how health is defined and measured, and what are the factors that influence health at the individual (e.g., socioeconomic status, family structure) and population (e.g., cultural norms, welfare systems) levels. We will then discuss how health changes over the life course and over time. A central focus throughout this course will be on contextual differences, so readings should cover a range of countries and populations. Students are expected to critically engage with scientific articles selected by the instructor and are encouraged to contribute relevant articles for discussion in class. A solid understanding of quantitative research methods is essential for the successful completion of this course. The seminar will be conducted in English.