Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? (2008) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? online in HD.
Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? — Storyline
Examines the role of social determinants of health in creating health inequalities/health disparities in the United States. Based on extensive research by a wide variety of academics, public health experts, and medical practitioners, the seven-part series explores how class and racism can have greater impacts on one's health outcomes than genetics or personal behavior. The opening 56-minute episode, In Sickness and In Wealth, presents the series’ overarching themes. Each supporting half-hour episode, set in a different ethnic/racial community, provides a deeper exploration of how social conditions affect population health, and how some communities are extending their lives by improving them.
Cast & Crew
Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2008-03-27 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 7 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: In Sickness and in Wealth (2008-03-27) — How does the distribution of power, wealth and resources shape opportunities for health?
- E2: When the Bough Breaks (2008-04-03) — Can racism become embedded in the body and affect birth outcomes?
- E3: Becoming American (2008-04-10) — Latino immigrants arrive healthy, so why don’t they stay that way?
- E4: Bad Sugar (2008-04-17) — What are the connections between diabetes, oppression, and empowerment in two Native American communities?
- E5: Place Matters (2008-04-24) — Why is your street address such a strong predictor of your health?
- E6: Collateral Damage (2008-05-01) — How do Marshall Islanders pay for globalization and U.S. military policy with their health?
- E7: Not Just a Paycheck (2008-05-08) — Why do layoffs take such a huge toll in Michigan but cause hardly a ripple in Sweden?
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? have? 1 season(s) with 7 episodes.
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