HLTHAGE 2HI3 - Health & Place

3 unit(s)

Introduction to health geography. Contemporary trends and patterns of global mortality and morbidity are explored using examples from different parts of the world. A range of perspectives are used to compliment a geographical viewpoint, including: medical, cultural, ecological, social and demographic.
Two lectures, one tutorial (one hour); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3
Antirequisite(s): GEOG 2HI3, HEALTHST 2HI3
Cross-list(s): ENVSOCTY 2HI3
This course is administered by the School of Earth, Environment & Society.