Exploring External Factors in Disease & Injury
One-fourth of all diseases – and most injuries – are caused by environmental factors. Many more are influenced by environment.
Diet, drugs, toxins and physical activity greatly influence risk and progress of conditions like:
- Arthritis
- Brain function
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Lung disease
- Obesity
- Orthopedic injuries
At Sanford Research, we study how environmental factors influence cellular function and human disease. We also study how physical activity and nutrition improve health and well-being.
We work to understand these processes from conception to adulthood.
The Environmental Influences on Health and Disease group is home to:
Primary Faculty
Secondary Faculty
Sanford Health News
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Research nurses publish study on living through COVID-19
Rural RNs share impact of pandemic on work and home life in close-knit communities
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Cardiologist from Poland visits U.S. to learn from Sanford
Dr. Pawel Buszman discusses population health, inherited heart disease, and early detection
Classes & Events
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PROMISE Summer Camps
Tue 07/12/22 8:00 AM - Tue 07/12/22 4:00 PM
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PROMISE Summer Camps
Fri 07/15/22 8:00 AM - Fri 07/15/22 4:00 PM
Sanford PROMISE Community Lab