Units: 4
Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; extra reading, 5 hours; outside research, 3 hours
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Prerequisites: SOC 001 or SOC 001H with a grade of “C-” or better
Description: Introduces the role that social factors play in shaping the occurrence and distribution of disease and death in populations with an emphasis on socioeconomic status, racism, social relationships and social stress. A particular emphasis is placed on sociological origins of health inequalities.