Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Health – Washington Post Live.
Speakers will discuss how various societal issues – including poverty, lack of education, food insecurity, and poor housing conditions – have a powerful effect on our everyday health. Discussions will examine how local governments, the food industry and the medical community are approaching these concerns and what innovative solutions are being developed.
Additional Speakers include:
- Shiriki K. Kumanyika, Research Professor, Community Health and Prevention, Drexel University
- Eric Adjepong, Chef/co-owner Pinch & Plate, public health advocate, and recent Top Chef finalist
- Bernard J. Tyson, Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Permanente (Sponsor Speaker)
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