Dr. Mistry's research interests include understanding and addressing the multilevel social determinants of health behaviors implicated in the development of chronic diseases and cancer, particularly youth tobacco use, physical activity and food choice behaviors. His research focuses on how chronic disease-related health behaviors in youth are influenced by structural factors (e.g., socioeconomic structures, public policy), neighborhoods (e.g. community level risks and resources) as well as family factors (e.g., parenting).
