HLTH409

Health and Culture

30 points

Not offered 2026, offered in 2024, 2025

For further information see School of Health Sciences

Description

This course explores concepts of health and well-being as they relate to culture, providing a critical approach to understanding health status, approaches and movements within Aotearoa/New Zealand. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the role and importance of culture in a broad sense, drawing upon Maori and Pacific health as a case of the inter-relationships, principles and strategies for action.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Associate Dean - Academic.

Restrictions

HLTH609