Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? (2008)

PBS Scripted TV Series

NR March 27th, 2008Documentary1 Seasons, 7 Episodes

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.

Series Details Seasons

All Seasons

Season 1

Mar 27, 2008

TV Show Details

Air Date:March 27th, 2008

Last Air Date:May 8th, 2008

Network:PBS

Status:Ended

Genres:Documentary

Original Language:English

Production Companies:California Newsreel

Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? on the Web:Official Website