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The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

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Improve Health Equity in Your Community

Why are some groups healthier than others, and how do these differences emerge and persist over a lifetime? How do social policies on housing, transportation, and employment relate to health and health inequalities? This specialization will examine social, behavioral, economic, political, and structural factors that contribute to health inequalities, and suggest innovative ways to reduce disparities in health to achieve health equity.You will learn, -Use conceptual models to understand health disparities in the U.S. and internationally. -Access and use high-quality data sources to present statistics that illustrate the social-environmental-health issues within a community. -Identify the main sources of these disparities from a population science perspective, and use public health evidence to inform policy efforts to address these disparities. -Conduct community health needs assessments and identify evidence-based interventions.

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From University of Michigan via Coursera
Hours 110
Instructors Cleopatra Caldwell, Briana Mezuk, Belinda Needham, Sharon Kardia
Language English
Subjects Science

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Owner Small Groups Pastor $47k

Adult Ministries and Small Groups Pastor $58k

Groups Sales Representative $60k

Attorney, Communications, Appellate, and Litigation Groups $72k

Business Development & Marketing Manager, Advocacy Practice Groups $105k

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Project Manager, Marketing and User Groups $156k

Construction Executive - Renewable Energy Groups $175k

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The Influence of Social Context on Health

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From University of Michigan via Coursera
Hours 110
Instructors Cleopatra Caldwell, Briana Mezuk, Belinda Needham, Sharon Kardia
Language English
Subjects Science

Careers

An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).

Volunteer Small Groups Pastor $21k

Associate Senior Small Groups Pastor $33k

Service Agent, Top Producers & Incentive Desk, Groups & Incentives $37k

Leadership Development for Community/Small Groups $43k

Owner Small Groups Pastor $47k

Adult Ministries and Small Groups Pastor $58k

Groups Sales Representative $60k

Attorney, Communications, Appellate, and Litigation Groups $72k

Business Development & Marketing Manager, Advocacy Practice Groups $105k

Financial Analyst, Payment Operations, Self Funded Groups $141k

Project Manager, Marketing and User Groups $156k

Construction Executive - Renewable Energy Groups $175k

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