Social epidemiologist who has studied and written extensively on health equity and the social determinants of health. Have focused particularly on socioeconomic and racial/ethnic inequalities in health, particularly in maternal and infant health, and have worked to bring national and international attention to the issues. Have collaborated with local, state, national, and international health agencies to see knowledge translated into efforts for greater health equity.
Expert
Concept and measurement of health equity
Racial/ethnic and socioeconomic inequalities in health and their social determinants
Fields of expertise: Reduction of inequalities / equity / poverty eradication