Research Themes
Social & Biological Contexts of Population Health
The role of social science in the study of public health begins with the identification
of behavioral risk factors for many diseases. Understanding the complex interrelationships
between the social and natural environment, an individual’s genetic and biological
systems, health behaviors and health outcomes requires a new approach to research
on population health that is just emerging. CSDE researchers are committed to
a broad-based, multi-level analytic approach to the study of health, and to its
application to important global health issues. Our expertise is particularly
strong in the areas of biodemography, the social and institutional context of
health, health disparities, and health care delivery; and the population dynamics
of infectious disease.
- Health disparities in context:
- Sexual health, behavior, and networks:
- Biosocial health across the lifespan:
- Health interventions and delivery:
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