Epidemiology

Statistics are aggregated by disease and displayed by location on global and regional maps.

Food environment factors, such as store/restaurant proximity, food prices, food and nutrition assistance programs, and community characteristics, interact to influence food choices and diet quality. Research is beginning to document the complexity of these interactions, but more is needed to identify casual relationships and effective policy interventions.

The University of Michigan is a co-collaborative partner in this initiative, as referenced by Dr. Kolars in his lecture on "Platforms for Global Health Initiatives at the UMMS".