Health Disparities Working Group
The Health Disparities Research Group strives to use innovative methods to apply a wide variety of methods and expertise to assess health disparities across different population groups, and to understand
Study finds gender pay gap in large government agency
New research from the University of Georgia has found a narrowing but persistent gender pay gap in one of the federal government’s largest agencies. The study sought to describe and
Limited rural health care means greater health risks
An overall increase in primary care clinicians has not closed the gap between rural and urban health care disparities. That’s according to research from a University of Georgia scientist. “We
College welcomes new department head
Health economist Mahmud Khan sees economics as more than a collection of numbers and calculations. Rather, economics, he argues, offers an important lens to view complex health problems – and
Events & Campus Visits
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School location, income found to impact Georgia Shape roll out
Since the launch of the Georgia Shape childhood obesity initiative in 2011, schools statewide have been encouraged to provide more opportunities for physical activity, whether that’s through recess or movement
UGA faculty tapped for Lt. Gov.’s healthcare task force
The University of Georgia’s Toni Miles was invited to join a new state Task Force on Healthcare Access and Cost, led by Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan. In late August,
Partitioning vegetables can increase consumption
Research shows food presentation can affect eating behaviors Not eating your fruits and vegetables can have serious health consequences, from obesity to macular degeneration. And many Americans, even those who
Toys motivate children to eat a healthier diet
Most children in the U.S. do not eat enough fruits and vegetables, some eating less than one serving of fruits and vegetables a day, according to the Centers for Disease
