Areas of interest: Edith D. Balbach is interested in how communities identify and solve health problems. "Community" in this context refers to geographically based entities as well as communities created through shared interests or experiences or through commonalities based on race, ethnicity, or religion. Her academic training is in public policy, which leads her to a specific interest in how the policy process either facilitates or impedes the work of communities. Prof. Balbach's primary research interest is in drug policy issues, especially tobacco. |
