Research

The Vanderbilt Center for Research on Inequality and Health conducts cutting-edge research on health inequality, focused on three key areas: LGBTQ+ policies; gun violence and mass incarceration; and economic and social inequality.

Economic & Social Inequality

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Our research explores how deeply entrenched economic and social inequalities affect public health, particularly within vulnerable communities. We explore how social determinants of health such as education, public infrastructure, climate, housing, local economic conditions, and other factors impact health outcomes.

Research Projects