L2 - Syndemics, health inequalities and vulnerable populations

Entailing a syndemic oriented approach, this thematic line aims to identify how the structure of society influences population health and contributes to health inequities.

With a longstanding partnership with community stakeholders, most of the research is anchored in community-based participatory research. Also, it makes use of quantitative and qualitative research methods as well as mixed-method research designs to get a holistic view of the complexity of sensitive subjects and phenomena. 

The combined syndemic, health, and human rights approach advanced herein will provide concrete insights, tools, and strategies to tackle the health inequities that affect mostly the more disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.