Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research | Community Health

The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) is a vital component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing the understanding of human behavior and its impact on health. By leveraging insights from social and behavioral sciences, OBSSR aims to improve public health outcomes and inform evidence-based policy decisions. The office collaborates with various federal agencies, including the [[cdc|Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC) and the [[who|World Health Organization]] (WHO), to tackle pressing health challenges. For instance, OBSSR has worked with the [[nih|National Institutes of Health]] (NIH) to develop innovative interventions for [[chronic-conditions|chronic conditions]] such as diabetes and heart disease.