Place and Health

"The places of our lives affect the quality of our health" with city and rural cartoon landscape in background
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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The Intersection of Place and Health
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Zip codes are as important as genetic codes in determining our health.