A 1,300 -1,700-word essay (not including references, 1″ margins, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New

Roman font, Microsoft Word format) is due to the course instructor via the class OAK site on Monday,

October 1st, 2018 by 11:59PM EST [10% of grade]. The goal of the assignment is for you to describe a

national-level racial or ethnic health disparity and how social determinants may be a better

explanation for the disparity than genetics, behavior or health care. The manuscript should build upon

and integrate class readings and should encompass a review of relevant literature beyond that to which

you have been introduced in class. All literature cited should be referenced appropriately.