New Research Explores Connections between Residential Segregation and Health

A new article published in Health Affairs examines the connections between residential segregation and health. The paper shares an overview of the history of segregation in the U.S., explains the links between segregation and health disparities, summarizes the literature on the connections between residential segregation and health, and assembles a list of recommendations for future research. “Residential segregation is a fundamental, structural determinant of health because of its role in mediating exposure to key social determinants of health, including education, income, employment, and housing, among others,” writes the study’s author. Read the article here.