How societies organize politically and socially can perpetuate or fix unfairness that leads to disparate health outcomes. We aim to understand how laws, policies, and ways of governing can promote fairness in health for everyone.
Economic systems and market incentives shape resource distribution and people’s choices. Our research informs how societies regulate markets and adopt economic policies by considering their public health impact.
Harmful exposures from natural and built environments interact with social conditions to create unequal health risks. Identifying these sources helps design policies, neighborhoods, and technologies to prevent these risks.
How healthcare is delivered and paid for affects how communities get care. We aim to identify policies, products, and strategies that health systems can use to improve health outcomes for all communities.
Changing populations and social conditions affect disease patterns and the groups who are burdened. We seek to predict these changes and guide multi-sector strategies to prevent, treat, and control health conditions.
Culture, community supports, social connections, and violence influence health outcomes. Researching community led solutions improves supports and reduces barriers to promote health and reduce health disparities.
