Understanding Biopsychosocial Health Outcomes of Syndemic Water and Food Insecurity: Applications for Global Health

Cassandra L. Workman; Alexandra Brewis; Amber Wutich; Sera Young; Justin Stoler; Joshua Kearns

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.20-0513

journal article Jan 06, 2021

Understanding Biopsychosocial Health Outcomes of Syndemic Water and Food Insecurity: Applications for Global Health

Cassandra L. Workman Alexandra Brewis

Amber Wutich

Sera Young Justin Stoler

Joshua Kearns

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Vol. 104 No. 1 pp. 8-11 · American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Published: Jan 06, 2021
Vol/Issue: 104(1)
Pages: 8-11

Authors

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Cassandra L. Workman

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina;

A

Alexandra Brewis

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona;

A

Amber Wutich

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona;

S

Sera Young

Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois;

J

Justin Stoler

University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida;

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Joshua Kearns

Aqueous Solutions, Moravian Falls, North Carolina

Cite This Article

Cassandra L. Workman, Alexandra Brewis, Amber Wutich, et al. (2021). Understanding Biopsychosocial Health Outcomes of Syndemic Water and Food Insecurity: Applications for Global Health. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 104(1), 8-11. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.20-0513

Understanding Biopsychosocial Health Outcomes of Syndemic Water and Food Insecurity: Applications for Global Health

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