SPH This Week.
February 20, 2022
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RESEARCH
In a response to a commentary co-written by Candice Belanoff, clinical associate professor of community health sciences, the agency shared its plans to better understand the impact of racism and discrimination on preterm birth.
RESEARCHA range of work and home-related factors, such as not having a work locker or a place to launder work clothes, can impact the level of toxic metal concentrations that workers track from their worksites to their home. |
ALUMNI NEWSPaul Wong, the first graduate of the JD/MPH dual-degree program, is a civil trial lawyer focusing on personal injury and civil rights. He also serves as board chair for the LA-based UMMA Community Clinic, the first Muslim-American federally qualified health center in the US. |
ICYMI | PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION
During SPH's recent Public Health Conversation on mental health and trauma, experts discussed trauma, PTSD, and their effect on our physical and mental health.
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Think. Teach. Do.
Databyte via Sumner SA, Ferguson B, Bason B, et al. Association of Online Risk Factors With Subsequent Youth Suicide-Related Behaviors in the US. JAMA Network Open. 2021.
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
Students seeking risky online material were more likely to generate alerts that may indicate suicide or self-harm behavior.
POPULATION HEALTH EXCHANGEIn a new episode of Free Associations, hosts Matthew Fox, Donald Thea, and Christopher Gill discuss a study that examined whether changes in reports to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System are linked to a vaccine exemption change in California, pre-COVID. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTPositive policy changes implemented during the pandemic should continue to promote reproductive health long-term. |
Staff Profile.
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As SPH's wellness and communication program manager, Volcy-Lee works with students to manage their wellness needs and connect them with available resources across the University. |
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THE HILL
Interview with Julia Raifman, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.
WASHINGTON POST
Quotes alum Ali Noorani.
BOSTON GLOBE
Quotes Jonathan Levy, professor of environmental health.
BU TODAY
Quotes Craig Andrade, associate dean for practice and director of the Activist Lab.
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