Introduces students to health policy in Canada, with a particular focus on the social determinants of health, and on how to improve health through policy advocacy. Examines the policy making process in the Canadian context, and the development of health policy in Canada. Explores current debates about health issues. Attention is given to the distinct features of vulnerable and marginalized populations, prevention, treatment, drug development, and access to medicines. JSU237H1 is particularly intended for students in the Health Studies and/or Sexual Diversity Studies programs. Considerations such as validity, generalizability, and representativeness of data will be addressed. Topics may include experimental, comparative, and epidemiological approaches.
Introduces students to health policy in Canada, with a particular focus on the social determinants of health, and on how to improve health through policy advocacy. Examines the policy making process in the Canadian context, and the development of health policy in Canada. Explores current debates about health issues. Attention is given to the distinct features of vulnerable and marginalized populations, prevention, treatment, drug development, and access to medicines. JSU237H1 is particularly intended for students in the Health Studies and/or Sexual Diversity Studies programs. Considerations such as validity, generalizability, and representativeness of data will be addressed. Topics may include experimental, comparative, and epidemiological approaches.
