Global and Community Health
GCH 123 Migration as a Social Determinant of Health
The WHO estimates that more than 280 million people today are migrants, with more than 30 percent of those forced migrants. Migration is an important social determinant for health, with holistic health shaped by experiences in the country of origin, the migration journey, and reception and integration in the destination country. Course examines the interconnections between migration and health to engage with holistic health issues experienced by the most vulnerable groups of migrants. Examines the underlying contextual factors for forced displacement, including climate change, conflict, political instability, economic insecurity, and persecution. Also explores community and global responses to migrant health and assess strategies for improving health outcomes.
General Education Code
CC
Instructor
Laura Beth Bugg