Interdepartmental 208 - WOMEN'S MEDICAL ISSUES

Spring
2016
01
4.00
Leslie Jaffe
TTh 10:30-11:50
Smith College
35306-S16
MCCONN 103
ljaffe@smith.edu
A study of topics and issues relating to women's health, including menstrual cycle, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, abortion, menopause, depression, eating disorders, nutrition and cardiovascular disease. Social, ethical and political issues are considered, including violence, the media's representation of women and gender bias in health care. An international perspective on women's health is also considered.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.