Science, Management and Capacity Building for Health

Subject Matter Expertise

Nyaa works to deliver evidence-based, innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for organizations, communities, and the workforce that supports them. The programs and services support public health, environmental health, food security, nutrition, physical activity, housing and education sectors.

Social Determinants of Health

The non-medical factors that affect health outcomes include the places people are born, grow, work, live, and age. This can consist of systems that shape everyday life, such as economic policies and systems, development agendas, social norms, social policies, political structures, racism, and climate change. Domains include.

  • Safe housing, transportation, and neighborhoods
  • Air and water pollution
  • Access to nutritious foods and physical health opportunities
  • Education, job opportunities, and income
  • Racism, discrimination, and violence
  • Language and literacy skills

Health Equity

The principle that increases opportunities for everyone to live the healthiest life possible, regardless of who we are, where we live, or our resources. Domains include behavior, promotion, maternal and infant, children, aging, chronic conditions, and substance use.

Disparities and inequities

A critical, evidence-based focus on the difference in health outcomes between groups, whereas inequities speak to the unfairness or injustice actors, including race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, gender, and sexual orientation.

Place-based specialization

Initiatives that improve the quality of life and conduct immersive efforts in a local environment. Place-based efforts build strong communities by increasing access to jobs and opportunities and promoting affordable housing.