卫生人口研究哲学博士

健康人口研究的博士学位是跨学科的，由卫生科学学院和艺术与科学学院共同授课。该课程的学生通常由健康科学和社会科学学科的教员进行监督。在健康人口研究中注册的学生将检查个人之间的交汇处
The PhD in Population Studies in Health is interdisciplinary in nature and delivered jointly by the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Arts and Science. Students in this program are normally supervised by Faculty members in the Health Sciences and Social Science disciplines.<br>Students registered in the Population Studies in Health will examine the intersection between the contexts in which individuals, families, and communities live and work, and experience health and wellbeing. Specifically, the major focuses on:<br>Identifying the complex structural factors and resources that impact health equity<br>Students will be exposed to theoretical frameworks linked to the health status of populations, including the social and ecological determinants of health.<br>Identifying and understanding community and health system characteristics and the policy environment to comprehend health system resources and how they are effective in addressing population health concerns<br>A systematic, scientific approach to studying population studies in health will advance current understanding of the complexity of health and illness, while generating ways to address health concerns. In addition to focusing on health deficits or risk factors, population studies can also identify strategies to maintain or enhance health. Examining contextual factors can help decision makers determine the generalizability of the strategies with other, similar populations.