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Journal article
Complex systems thinking and current impasses in health disparities research
American journal of public health (1971), v 101(9), pp 1627-1634
Sep 2011
PMID: 21778505
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Abstract
Complex systems approaches have received increasing attention in public health because reductionist approaches yield limited insights in the context of dynamic systems. Most discussions have been highly abstract. There is a need to consider the application of complex systems approaches to specific research questions. I review the features of population health problems for which complex systems approaches are most likely to yield new insights, and discuss possible applications of complex systems to health disparities research. I provide illustrative examples of how complex systems approaches may help address unanswered and persistent questions regarding genetic factors, life course processes, place effects, and the impact of upstream policies. The concepts and methods of complex systems may help researchers move beyond current impasse points in health disparities research.
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- Title
- Complex systems thinking and current impasses in health disparities research
- Creators
- Ana V Diez Roux - University of Michigan
- Publication Details
- American journal of public health (1971), v 101(9), pp 1627-1634
- Grant note
- P60 MD002249 / NIMHD NIH HHS P60MD002249 / NIMHD NIH HHS HHSN276200800013C / NLM NIH HHS P60 MD002249-04 / NIMHD NIH HHS
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Urban Health Collaborative; Drexel University
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000294090500016
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-80051976667
- Other Identifier
- 991020099949804721
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