International Journal of Global Health

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Khristen Author

Subjects of specialization
Global Health

Affiliation
Candidate at The University of Queensland

Biography

Dr. Khristen is a field epidemiologist who has worked both domestically and internationally on the social and environmental determinants of health among vulnerable populations. She is primarily interested in the nexus of gender, the environment and health. Dr. Khristen is the Associate Director for International Initiatives and leads the global health educational program within the Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine.
Social and Environmental Determinants of Health among Vulnerable Populations; the Nexus of Gender; The environment and health
 


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Health economics – An Overview

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Khristen

Health economics may be a branch of economics concerned with issues associated with efficiency, effectiveness, value and behavior within the production and consumption of health and healthcare. Health economics is vital in determining the way to improve health outcomes and lifestyle patterns through interactions between individuals, healthcare providers and clinical settings. In broad terms, health economists study the functioning of healthcare systems and health-affecting behaviors like smoking, diabetes, and obesity.

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