About The Article: The studies highlighted in this special issue of JAMA Network Open demonstrate important scientific progress in the complex integration of social determinants of health and health disparities with biological pathways and health outcomes to improve understanding of the mechanisms underlying health disparities among various underserved populations. Continued progress remains important in integrating different disciplines to transform the field of health disparities research.
About The Article: The studies highlighted in this special issue of JAMA Network Open demonstrate important scientific progress in the complex integration of social determinants of health and health disparities with biological pathways and health outcomes to improve understanding of the mechanisms underlying health disparities among various underserved populations. Continued progress remains important in integrating different disciplines to transform the field of health disparities research.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Arielle S. Gillman, Ph.D., M.P.H., email arielle.gillman@nih.gov.
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Ophelia Keating. (July 29, 2024). Advancing health disparities science through social epigenomics research. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/advancing-health-disparities-science-through-social-epigenomics-research/
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Ophelia Keating. "Advancing health disparities science through social epigenomics research." Scienmag. July 29, 2024. https://scienmag.com/advancing-health-disparities-science-through-social-epigenomics-research/
