Unit details
HSH207 - Socio-Economic Status and Health
| Offered at: | (B, X, CBD) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | HSH106 |
| Unit chair: | H McKenzie (B) |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours per week (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour tutorial) |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
One of the critical determinants of health in society is socioeconomic status (SES). This unit will explore the link between SES and health from individual and population perspectives. It will explore the way social processes interact with health and consider the latest research on the social gradient. Issues such as gender, poverty and affluence, social exclusion, inequalities in health, and inequity will be considered against issues across the life course (access and expectation) as well as the role of education and information. The role of political and social institutions (including the household) in creating supportive environments will be considered.
Assessment
Assignment 1 - report (1500 words) 40%, Assignment 2 - 4 short answer questions (2000 words in total) 40%, Assignment 3 - group presentation (15 minutes) 20%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $2813 | $2908 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
