Where we work

Given the economic, political, environmental, educational, and health system challenges that Puerto Rico currently faces, the quality of life of its residents and overall population health are strongly influenced by these social determinants of health.

Majuro atoll spans only 3.7 square miles and surrounds a 114 square mile lagoon. Majuro is the capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Majuro is the largest atoll of the Marshall Islands, with 20,000 residents, 20% of whom have diabetes.

The Federated States of Micronesia is among the top 10 countries globally with the highest prevalence of diabetes and Pohnpei State is experiencing an epidemic of noncommunicable chronic diseases.