Description
This unit examines neighborhood and environmental factors as social determinants of health, focusing on how where people live influences their well-being. You'll explore the impact of neighborhood conditions, including access to safe housing, clean air, water, green spaces, and healthy foods, on overall health. Through case studies and discussions, you'll gain insights into how environmental factors contribute to health disparities and consider strategies to create healthier communities.
Objectives
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Gain a greater understanding of neighborhood and environments and the impacts on communities
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Recognize issues that communities face when dealing with health care companies
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Learn how to breakdown scholarly articles to understand the content, research, and findings
Resources
- Video: Domain of Neighborhood and Environment - Share video with students to provide foundational information and context for students.
- Lesson Outline: Use this lesson outline in conjunction with Understanding the Impact of Neighborhoods on Health presentation.
- Presentation: Understand the Impact of Neighborhoods on Health
Activity Options
- Inquiry Worksheet: Read Environmental determinants of population health in urban settings. A systematic review and Discuss
- Video and Discussion: Understanding Neighborhood and Environment as a Social Determinant of Health through the Flint Water Crisis
- Create a Video: Research and Create a Video on a Neighborhood or Environmental Concern
- Survey and Research: Neighborhood Concern Survey