Document Type : Original Article
Authors
Department of Sociology and Criminology, Department of Anthropology, Penn State University, Pennsylvania, USA
Abstract
Recent interest in the social determinants of health (SDOH) and the effects of neighborhood
contexts on individual health and well‑being has grown exponentially. In this brief communication,
we describe recent developments in both analytical perspectives and methods that have opened up
new opportunities for researchers interested in exploring neighborhoods and health research within
a SDOH framework. We focus specifically on recent advances in geographic information science,
statistical methods, and spatial analytical tools. We close with a discussion of how these recent
developments have the potential to enhance SDOH research in Iran.
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