Place and Health

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How Does Place Affect Health?

The places of our lives – our homes, workplaces, schools, parks, and houses of worship – affect the quality of our health and influence our experience with disease and well-being. The Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP) uses geospatial science, analysis, technology, and visualization to examine the relationship between place and health.

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Environmental Justice Index (EJI): Community Engagement Workshops
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A series of online workshops on the Environmental Justice Index (EJI) hosted by the CDC/ATSDR.

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The Impact of Hurricane Sandy on HIV Testing Rates: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis.

The Intersection of Place and Health
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Zip codes are as important as genetic codes in determining our health.