Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are defined as the complex circumstances in which individuals are born and live that impact their health. They include political, socioeconomic, and cultural constructs, as well as access to healthcare and education systems, safe environmental conditions, well-designed neighborhoods, and availability of healthful food. Many issues pertaining to physical activity, nutrition, and other preventive health behaviors can be addressed through examining the SDOH that influence access to, and participation in, health behaviors. This course will provide students with a critical foundation in SDOH, health equity and social justice knowledge so they may apply this lens to future course work and in professional settings.

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