The Center for the Study of Social Determinants of Health (CSSDH) identifies social conditions that create barriers to achieving healthy and prosperous lifestyles. We apply research to create actionable impact programs that will start a positive pendulum of change to reduce all barriers to healthcare, enhance treatment engagement and ultimately improve health and quality of life.

It is our vision to empower communities through research and outreach programs focused on the integration of health and wellness. Areas of research under consideration include: 1) Examining the factors, including social determinants, impacting tobacco and nicotine use; 2) Studying the disease burden and health effects of tobacco versus alternative nicotine delivery products; 3) Assessing the relative impact to third parties of environmental (“secondhand”) exposure to tobacco and alternative nicotine delivery products; 4) Exploring the effectiveness of new tools and platforms to educate adults and youth/the public about tobacco and nicotine use; 5) Supporting the development of policy recommendations for tobacco and nicotine products, including Tobacco 21 laws.