“Racial, Ethnic and Socioeconomic Health Disparities in the US.”
by Dr. Richard Lichtenstein, PhD.
Associate Professor, Department of Health Management and Policy
PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED!
When: Monday, February 21st from 7-9 pm
Where: Michigan League 3rd Henderson
Description:
Twice as many African-American babies die before their first birthdays than Caucasian American babies.
Native-Americans and Hispanic Americans are more likely to die from diabetes than Caucasian Americans.
African-American women and children are more likely to be obese than Caucasian American woman and children.
Why do such health disparities exist? Are they due to poor biology/genetics, poor medical care, poor social circumstances, or something else?
We will discuss the determinants of these disparities and also discuss how physicians fit into the picture.
SIGNUP here with your uniqname if you plan to attend: http://www.doodle.com/ynkrghymb3cduz2y
by Dr. Richard Lichtenstein, PhD.
Associate Professor, Department of Health Management and Policy
PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED!
When: Monday, February 21st from 7-9 pm
Where: Michigan League 3rd Henderson
Description:
Twice as many African-American babies die before their first birthdays than Caucasian American babies.
Native-Americans and Hispanic Americans are more likely to die from diabetes than Caucasian Americans.
African-American women and children are more likely to be obese than Caucasian American woman and children.
Why do such health disparities exist? Are they due to poor biology/genetics, poor medical care, poor social circumstances, or something else?
We will discuss the determinants of these disparities and also discuss how physicians fit into the picture.
SIGNUP here with your uniqname if you plan to attend: http://www.doodle.com/ynkrghymb3cduz2y
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