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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. Learn more.

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Page last reviewed: September 15, 2020
Content source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry