Sociology (SOCI)
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
SOCI 3050 [0.5 credit]
Studies in the Sociology of Health
Current theory and research on health, disease and social responses to health issues. Topics include population differences incidence and prevalence of morbidity and mortality, access to care and government health policy. Focus upon cultural definitions of health and their consequences for health promotion practices.
Precludes additional credit for
SOCI 3705.
Prerequisites:
SOCI 1001 and
SOCI 1002, or
SOCI 1003 [1.0], or
ANTH 1001 and
ANTH 1002, or
ANTH 1003 [1.0], and third-year standing.
Lecture three hours a week.