Social Epidemiology research group

The focus of the group

We are concerned with the ways organization of societies impact the promotion of good health and hinder development of illness among citizens.  Our research is focused on how social structures, institutions and relationships influence health. We have particular interest in exploring how family relationships, geographical disparities and neighborhood effects, as well as social and economic policies affect health across the life course.

We have strong methodological expertise in classical epidemiological study designs, natural experiments and family designs. Through triangulation of different methodological approaches, we strive to unravel causal explanations of social disparities in health.

Current research projects

• Intergenerational perspectives on health
• Place effects on health inequalities
• Health and social consequences following menopause
• Inequality in psychiatric illness

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