Research themes and projects at the Key Centre for Women's Health in Society

Social and economic inequalities in health

Our research focuses on how differences in the social and economic circumstances of individuals and communities are related to health differentials. Research conducted in this theme investigates the circumstances and processes that contribute to social and economic inequalities in health. Some of the characteristics that are of particular interest include social networks and social capital; behaviour and practices; and, the importance of geographic location.

Related Projects

Area disadvantage, employment and men’s and women’s health

The Australian Health Inequities Program: A program addressing social and economic determinants of health

The importance of area-based socio-economic disadvantage for mortality from all-cause and cancer and cardiovascular disease mortality in Australia

Improving local areas to increase physical activity and healthy food choices

Intervening early: Vulnerable young people, families and community

Methodological research for multilevel and spatial data analysis

A methodological review of multilevel studies of health and place

Motherhood and homelessness: Homeless, young, pregnant and parenting women project

Project i: A longitudinal study of homeless young people in Los Angeles and Melbourne

School environment and adolescent health and behaviour

Social capital and health: The Tasmanian healthy communities survey

The Victorian Lifestyle and Neigbourhood Environment Study (VicLANES)