Health and Society major
Become a leader in building healthy communities - both locally and globally
Health and Society Overview
Health and Society students explore the social, political and economic factors that shape the health of individuals and populations.
With a focus on health equity and public health, Health and Society students study and research ways to prevent disease, promote good health, and improve the quality of the healthcare system using a blend of social science and health sciences approaches.
UCalgary researchers explore dynamics of food insecurity as costs of living continue to rise
Health and Society student, Inara Lalani, explains how she got involved in research looking at how socio-economic inequities, including food insecurity, negatively impact diet quality and health.
Health inequalities and the social determinants of health are not a footnote to the determinants of health. They are the main issue.
Sir Michael Marmot, MD
Dr. Fabiola Aparicio-Ting
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Health and Science Education
For more information contact the Director of Health and Society Dr. Jesse Hendrikse
