A National Cohort Study of Community Belonging and Its Influence on Premature Mortality

Abstract

“Using a nationally representative cohort, this study estimates the life stage-specific impact of community belonging on premature mortality. The results demonstrate how community belonging relates to premature mortality differs across age groups underscoring the importance of considering life stage-specific perspectives when researching and developing approaches to strengthen belonging. (To read more, please visit the links above.)”

Sarah M Mah

Assistant Professor

I am a health geographer specializing in the use of linked geospatial, survey, and administrative data to examine how neighborhood environments influence health and well-being.