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Randall Kuhn is a demographer and sociologist focusing on social determinants of health among vulnerable populations. With expertise in survey design and longitudinal analysis, he has made significant contributions to the field of migration health. Kuhn leads a 35-year longitudinal study assessing the health impacts of development programs in Bangladesh, and has conducted pioneering research on homelessness and its relation to health risks tied to substance use. His recent investigations explore COVID-19 mortality among homeless populations and patterns in vaccination rates. As a fellow at the California Center for Population Research, Kuhn actively engages in various advisory boards related to migration and labor research. Previously, he directed the Global Health Affairs Program at the University of Denver, where he developed curricula emphasizing health justice for marginalized groups. Kuhn founded the Goal 18 campaign, which advocates for the inclusion of health-related issues in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and research in the Department of Community Health Sciences, focusing on demography and health.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.