Migration and Health

This course provides an overview of public health research relevant to immigrant and migratory groups (e.g. refugees) withina 21st century context. The course has an explicit focus on examining the social conditions that influence the distribution and development ofdisease in these populations. The course helps students recognize that health and disease are shaped by multiple social factors operating atmultiple levels of influence, which are experienced in the country of origin of immigrants and in their new homeland. Students will critically evaluatetheoretical, topic specific, and methodological issues, and identify strengths and gaps in migrant health research through class readings, onlinediscussions, quizzes, and a group project. Although the course is largely U.S. focused, global health patterns will also be examined.