Research challenges

The University of Manchester’s Healthier Futures Research Platform is tackling inequalities to deliver fairer health. Our research falls under three broad themes: Healthier Lives, Healthier Places, and Healthier Systems.

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  Healthier Lives

  Every person has the right to live a healthy life, yet this is sadly still far from a reality. For many people, age, race, and class are barriers to good health and wellbeing.

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  Healthier Places

  We're researching how a person’s health can be impacted by where they live, the health of the environment, the condition of their home, or their experience in the workplace.

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  Healthier Systems

  Too many people still lack access to adequate healthcare, resulting in preventable morbidity and mortality, and lower productivity in regions with higher rates of poor health.

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