Nonprofit

Boston University School of Public Health, Department of Community Health Sciences


  • About Us

    Complex health problems can only be understood in the context of social and cultural factors. From preventable “lifestyle diseases” to gender-based health differences, the communities we live in have profound implications for public health. Our mission is to apply the social and behavioral sciences to enhance the health and well-being of communities and promote health equity.

    Complex health problems can only be understood in the context of social and cultural factors. From preventable “lifestyle diseases” to gender-based health differences, the communities we live in have profound implications for public health. Our mission is to apply the social and behavioral sciences to enhance the health and well-being of communities and promote health equity.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Health & Medicine
    • Research & Social Science
    • Substance Use & Addiction

    Location

    • 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118, United States
      4th floor
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