Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

PHE 316 Asian American Health Equity

Asian Americans face tremendous disparities in preventable health conditions yet they are often invisible in health research and policy. As a result, health resources and services are inadequate to meet the needs of this growing and heterogeneous population. In this course, we will examine the historical, social, cultural, and political context that shapes health in Asian American communities in Portland and beyond.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as PIAA 316 and may be taken only once for credit.
  • Up one level
  • 300