“Understanding the relationships between people, policy, and place is essential for health promotion and public health”
PLACE SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
ANA PAULA BELON, PHD
PLACE: Policy, Location & Access in Community Environments
How People-Policy-Place interact to shape the success of chronic disease prevention initiatives and to promote lifelong health.
Our Approach
Research has shown that understanding place (context, environment, or setting) is critical to the success of public health programs, policies, and practice. Our approach to research integrates five domains.
Research Program Areas
Our research program covers the following four topic areas.
Featured Projects
Chronic Disease Prevention Survey
Understanding knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of decision-makers and the general public around the risk factors for chronic disease.
Evaluation of Innovative Preschool Spaces
Understanding how innovative preschool spaces and curriculum supports lifelong learning and healthy development.
