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The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) educates students on how societal and systemic elements intersect with individual behaviors and biological aspects to shape health outcomes, disease progression, and recovery processes. This focus stems from growing awareness that social determinants (such as discrimination, living conditions, economic status, interpersonal connections, and cultural norms) significantly impact public health epidemiology, serving both as contributors to poor health and as leverage points for health promotion initiatives. SBS equips learners with tools to advance health fairness and societal equity, including methods for assessing and creating comprehensive strategies that address health obstacles across all life stages.