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The Center on Commercial Determinants of Health (CCDH) is one of the first research centers in the world involved in studying and addressing the growing health burden caused by commercial determinants of health (CDoH). The center focuses on researching private sector engagement in public health as it pertains to various vulnerable populations around the world. CCDH brings a multi-disciplinary approach to not only scientific research but also advocacy, policy guidance and strengthening health systems.
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Evaluating industry attempts to influence public health: Applying an ethical framework in understanding commercial determinants of health
September 20, 2022
Evaluating industry attempts to influence public health: Applying an ethical framework in understanding commercial determinants of health
The COVID-19 Pandemic Exposes Another Commercial Determinant of Health: The Global Firearm Industry
June 30, 2021
The COVID-19 Pandemic Exposes Another Commercial Determinant of Health: The Global Firearm Industry
Publication in the International Journal of Public Health
July 31, 2020
The commentary "Commercial determinants of health: a proposed research agenda" by CCDH's Nino Paichadze, Meghan Werbick, Paul Ndebele, Imran Bari and Adnan Hyder was published in the International Journal of Public...
NIH Fogarty International Center Global HIV Award
July 3, 2020
CCDH Director, Adnan Hyder, and core faculty, Paul Ndebele, received a Global HIV award, which was recently announced by the NIH Fogarty International Center. More details about their 3-year HIV infrastructure training can be found...
Publication in Think Global Health
June 18, 2020
The commentary “Commercial Determinants of Health: The Role of the Private Sector in the Response to COVID-19” by CCDH's Adnan Hyder, Meghan Werbick, Paul Ndebele and Nino Paichadze was published in Think Global Health...
Training
To help advance research on commercial determinants of health, the Center faculty and staff are active in a wide array of educational and training initiatives, including summer institute classes, hosting informative webinars, publishing educational manuscripts and books, and providing mentorship opportunities.