Lesson 4. Role of Physicians in Advocating for Addressing Social Conditions Affecting Health
Physicians as advocates for social change required reading Physicians as Advocates for Social Change. Harvard Medical School. Role of physicians in advocacy Physicians play a crucial role in advocating for social change to improve health outcomes. Their commitment to helping people and relieving suffering extends to addressing social issues like equity, social justice, human rights, […]
Lesson 3. Strategies for Addressing Social Determinants of Health at Individual, Community, and Policy Levels
Social determinants of health Addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH) requires an upstream approach to identify the underlying causes of health inequities. Solutions require Collaboration among public health entities, both public and private. Healthcare organizations and providers. Community partners. K-12 and academia. Faith-based organizations Policy makers. Such collaboration can lead to evidence-base initiatives […]
Lesson 2. Exploration of Health Disparities Across Different Populations Based on Socioeconomic Status, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Geographic Location
Health equity Health is influenced by where people live, work, learn, and play. Inequities in housing, education, income, employment, transportation, food access, etc., deeply affect health outcomes. Health care accounts for only ~10%–20% of modifiable contributors to health outcomes. Racial/ethnic minority and low-income populations are disproportionately impacted due to structural and historical inequities. CDC’s Five […]
Lesson 1. Understanding the Impact of Social, Economic, and Environmental Factors on Health Outcomes
Review: What are SDoH? Required reading WHO Social determinants of health (SDoH) are defined as: The non-medical factors that influence health outcomes The conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life. These forces and systems include: Economic policies […]
Module 2. Social Determinants of Health
In Module 2, you’ll deepen your understanding of the Social Determinants of Health: What they are. How they impact health. How they manifest across various sectors. You’ll examine health disparities across diverse populations, considering both clinical and non-clinical factors. The module will guide you in exploring the structural drivers behind these disparities and introduce both […]
Public Health knowledge checks
Your responses to these knowledge checks will not be retained; the purpose is to give you an opportunity to review what you have learned.
Lesson 3 knowledge check
Question 1 Which of the following factors is most likely to influence health outcomes and quality of life across different populations? Question 2 Epidemiology primarily focuses on: Question 3 Health promotion is best described as: Question 4 Global health issues are characterized by: Question 5 Public health ethics involves: previous Module 1, Lesson 3 Next […]
Lesson 2 knowledge check
Question 1 Why were quarantine measures significant during the Colonial Era in the United States? Question 2 What was the impact of the establishment of the Marine Hospital Service in 1798 on public health? Question 3 How did the Sanitation Movement in the mid-1800s contribute to public health? Question 4 Why was the acceptance of […]
Lesson 1 knowledge check
Definition of Public Health Question 1 Which definition of health encompasses a holistic view, including physical, mental, and social well-being? Question 2 Public health involves organized community efforts. Which of the following is NOT typically included in these efforts? Question 3 Public health activities aim to create conditions in which people can be healthy. Which […]