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April 21, 2024

 

SPH This Week.

Latest News, Research, and More

 
 
 
 

RESEARCH

Sterilization Procedures Surge Among Young Adults After Dobbs Decision

Tubal ligation and vasectomies increased sharply after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022—with tubal ligation rates soaring twice as fast, according to a new study by Jake Morgan. Read more.

 
 
 

RESEARCH

Social Media Use Linked to Tobacco Initiation Among Youth

A new study led by Lynsie Ranker (SPH'13, '22) and Ziming Xuan found that youth with no prior tobacco use who used social media daily were 67 percent more likely to begin smoking within a year. Read more..

 

SCHOOL NEWS

Reproductive Justice Student Alliance Gains Momentum

The new student group organized a screening of Plan C, a documentary first premiered at the Sundance Film Festival that follows public health activists and healthcare providers as they come together to expand access to medication abortion. Learn more.

 
 

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

Thirsty for Change: Unveiling the Microscopic Threat in Our Drinking Water

Compared to tap water, bottled water in both plastic and glass bottles contains consistently higher levels of microplastic particles, writes PHP fellow Jude Sleiman in a new databyte. Read more.

 

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There is little optimism for a nationwide protection of abortion rights and, instead, individuals are using permanent sterilization solutions to guarantee autonomy over their own bodies.

 

JAKE MORGAN
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF HEALTH LAW, POLICY & MANAGEMENT, ON RISE OF STERILIZATION RATES AMONG YOUNG ADULTS.

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Artificial Intelligence and Health: Promise and Pitfalls

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PUBLIC HEALTH POST

Menstrual Inequities in Carceral Settings

Access to sanitary menstrual products is an ongoing challenge for incarcerated women, impacting their mental and physical health and well-being, writes PHP fellow Dani Weissert. Read more.

 

ACTIVIST LAB PODCAST

Harmony in Crisis: Music and Public Health Advocacy

In this episode of the Activist Lab podcast Less Seen, Less Heard: Stories from the Margins, Craig Andrade speaks with André de Quadros, professor of music at BU's College of Arts and Sciences, about the intersectionality of music, art, and public health advocacy practice, especially in this present moment of conflict and vulnerabilities. Listen to the podcast.

 
 

RESEARCH

Autism Screenings in Early Intervention Services Can Increase Detection by 60 Percent

As we mark Autism Acceptance Month, take a look back at 2022 research by Radley Chris Sheldrick, which found that implementing a multi-stage screening process for autism spectrum disorder in early intervention settings may lead to a significant increase in ASD detection, compared to standard care, particularly among Spanish-speaking children. Read more.

 
 
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In the Media.

 

ROLLING STONE

‘Hype and Magical Thinking’: The AI Healthcare Boom Is Here

Quotes Elaine Nsoesie, associate professor of global health. 

 

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

Walks in Green Parks Mean Stronger Immune Systems and Better Mental Health

Quotes Marcia Pescador Jimenez, assistant professor of epidemiology.

 

NBC NEWS

More Young People Choosing Permanent Sterilization After Abortion Restrictions

Quotes Jake Morgan, research assistant professor of health law, policy & management.

 

COMMONWEALTH BEACON

Advocates Say Guaranteed Basic Income Programs Work

Quotes Megan Sandel, professor of environmental health.

 
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MPH student Tiarra Stanley speaks with student content creator Audeaneh Saberi about her decision to stop using chemical hair treatments, including a growing body of research that links these treatments to increased risks of developing cancer. Check out the conversation.

 
 
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