Health Disparities

Health disparities refer to preventable differences in health outcomes among various populations, often influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors. These disparities can result from unequal access to healthcare, differences in education, income inequality, geographic location, and systemic biases. Addressing health disparities requires understanding the root causes of inequities, implementing policies to improve access to care, and fostering community engagement. Professionals in this field work to reduce disparities through research, advocacy, and the development of programs aimed at improving healthcare accessibility and outcomes for marginalized populations.
21credentials
107courses

Filter by

Subject
Required

Language
Required

The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

Learning Product
Required

Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.

Level
Required

Duration
Required

Subtitles
Required

Educator
Required

Results for "health disparities"

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Sociology

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Health Disparities, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry, Hand Hygiene, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Health, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Mental Health, Socioeconomics, Neurology, Biology, Non-Verbal Communication, Physiology

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Community Health, Health Disparities, Governance, Policy Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Health Assessment, Systems Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Environmental Issue, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Education, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Case Studies

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Maternal Health, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies

  • Status: Preview

    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Health Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Climate Change Programs, Chronic Diseases

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Care, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Governance, Public Health, Sustainable Development

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Health Care, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Correlation Analysis, Heat Maps, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Trauma Care, Mental Health

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Workplace inclusivity, Accountability, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Community Health, Leadership Development

  • Status: Preview

    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

Most popular

Trending now

New releases

What brings you to Coursera today?

Leading partners

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • University of Michigan
  • Imperial College London
  • University of Copenhagen
  • University of Geneva
  • University of Minnesota
  • Yale University
  • Universiteit Leiden