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Exploring Health Disparities in Coastal Communities: Unraveling the Impact of Social Determinants of Health

Pescadero, CA & New Orleans, LA

Rising temperatures and sea levels pose increasing challenges to many coastal communities. This trip aims to examine the impacts of climate change on housing, education, access to food, and health — all critical factors affecting individuals' health and wellbeing. Our journey will commence with an in-depth exploration of these social determinants of health in Pescadero, a neighboring coastal community in the Bay Area predominantly comprising Latinx immigrants. It will be followed by a similar analysis of New Orleans during spring break, which boasts a distinct demographic, economy, and culture. Prior to engaging directly with these communities, our preparations will involve learning and building connections with our community partners through a winter quarter course. The trip's objective is to compare these two communities and understand how culture intersects with health and the effects of climate change in these communities through community-engaged learning.

Meet the co-leads: 

 
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Jaime Zamores

Hello there! I'm Jaime Zamores Carrazco, a senior majoring in Human Biology from San Leandro, California. I'm particularly interested in exploring coastal communities and understanding how living in these areas impacts social determinants of health. I love spending time with friends, and am eager to make memories during this experience.

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Nelia Lechuga

My name is Nelia Lechuga and I was born and raised in the East Bay. I am currently coterming in Epidemiology and majored in Human Biology. I am excited about understanding the intersection between culture, language, and the social determinants of health in coastal communities.

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