Examines geographical patterns of health and disease with an emphasis on global health issues. Focuses on three major approaches to medical geographic research: ecological approaches, which systematically analyze relationships between people and their environments; social approaches, including political economy and socio-behavioral approaches; and spatial approaches, which employ maps and spatial analysis to identify patterns of health and disease. Elective course for Public Health Certificate. Same as GEOG 4852.
instructor(s)
Reid, Colleen Elizabeth
Primary Instructor
- Fall 2018 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2024
