HTH 202 Health, Culture and Society ◊
Applied anthropology is used to understand contemporary issues relating to health, culture, and society from an interdisciplinary perspective. Course content will examine historical and social perspectives in understanding health, illness, and healing across diverse cultures over time. Analysis of health inequalities and outcomes are investigated by focusing on cross-cultural conceptions of wellness within societies. Students will analyze how culture, socioeconomic status (SES), gender, race, education, and religion influence well-being and explore traditional and modern healing practices, food security, disparities in healthcare access, globalization, and public health challenges. Case studies on Native American health, immigration and health, hunting and gathering societies, and the Blue Zones (regions of exceptional longevity). This course will explore how anthropology can inform culturally relevant care in the field of medicine and wellness with content aggregated to solve future health problems within societies. (formerly Culture and Food)
Effective Date
08/17/2025
Department
Health, Sport & Exercise Science
Lecture
3
Last Updated
7/17/2025 5:57:47 PM