PUBH6155

As defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Justice is “the just treatment and meaningful involvement [bolded font added for emphasis] of all people, regardless of income, race, color, national origin, Tribal affiliation, or disability, in agency decision-making and other Federal activities that affect human health and the environment so that people are fully protected from disproportionate and adverse human health and environmental effects (including risks) and hazards, including those related to climate change, the cumulative impacts of environmental and other burdens, and the legacy of racism or other structural or systemic barriers; and have equitable access to a healthy, sustainable, and resilient environment in which to live, play, work, learn, grow, worship, and engage in cultural and subsistence practices.”

To inform a broad discussion of the mechanisms underlying environmental health disparities, the course leverages the NIMHD Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Framework, which is a framework that addresses the complex and multi-faceted nature of minoritized populations and health disparities and is framed by domains of influence (Biological, Behavioral, Physical/Built Environment, Sociocultural Environment, Healthcare System) as well as different levels of influence (Individual, Interpersonal, Community, Societal). Strategies for community-based participatory research to mitigate environmental health inequities and the translation of research findings for effective community dissemination are also major components of the course. The course structure will feature discussions on case studies and presentations by guest lecturers.

Every Fall