Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

About this course

This second of five courses focuses on how social determinants of health affects vulnerable populations. Focusing on four groups of vulnerable populations, students will examine how social determinants of health contribute to the poor health outcomes experienced by these populations. The topics of this course include: 1. Poverty 2. Women’s Health 3. Gender and LGBTQI+ Health 4. Family Health 5. Data Applications: t-test Analysis and Box Plot Visualization

What you'll learn

  • identify social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
  • analyze health disparities using data applications
  • visualize health data through box plots

Course objectives

  • examine the impact of poverty on health
  • explore women's health issues
  • understand health concerns in LGBTQI+ communities

Skills you'll gain

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