HLTD23H3: Indigenous Peoples: Pandemics, Epidemics and Outbreaks

This course will examine pandemics, epidemics, and outbreaks of contagious infectious diseases, specifically viruses (i.e. HIV, Ebola, SARS, hantavirus, smallpox, influenza) among Indigenous Peoples. Students will learn about the social, cultural, and historical impacts of the virus on Indigenous peoples and their communities with regards to transmission, treatment and prevention, public health measures and strategies, as well as ethical issues.

HLTC25H3 and 1.0 credits at the C-level in HLT courses from the Major/Major Co-op Program in Health Studies - Population Health program requirements.
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Social and Behavioural Sciences