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October 15, 2023
SPH This Week.
Latest News, Research, and More
The Consequences of War and Mass Trauma
The world is reeling from devastating violence. War in the Middle East and the tragic earthquake in Afghanistan remind us, once again, of the human cost of war and disasters. We bear witness to the health inequities and injustices that create them. We bear witness to the history—including the history of war, natural disasters, and population displacement—that undermines health in the present.
We share below a selection of previous discussions and writings about conflict, mass trauma, and their consequences.
PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION
REPLAY
This Public Health Conversation brings together experts who have studied conflicts to discuss what we know about the long-term effects of war on the health of populations. Watch the full video here.
DEAN'S NOTEIn this Dean's Note, Dean Sandro Galea discusses how war undermines the health of populations. Read more. |
RESEARCHA study led by Koichiro Shiba has found that Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience disaster-related home loss, and they are also more likely to develop functional limitations following the disaster. Read more. |
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Regardless of whether the cause of a war is just or unjust, or the prosecution of it is well-managed or bungled, the price will invariably be borne by the population, at the expense of its neglected needs.
DEAN SANDRO GALEA
ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF WAR
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RESEARCH
A new study led by Eric Rubenstein indicates that adults with Down syndrome are more consistently enrolled in Medicaid and have higher costs and service use than people without developmental disabilities. Read more.
SCHOOL NEWSThe program works to create a culture among faculty, staff, and students at SPH that values writing as a process and a skill to be honed over time through deliberate practice. Learn more. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTRental properties in predominantly Black or Hispanic neighborhoods in Boston, Mass. exhibit high instances of asthma triggers, and few of these cases are repaired once reported, according to a new databyte by PHP fellow Caroline Dignard. Read more. |
WEDNESDAY
OCT
18
1–2:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION—ONLINE
Join SPH for its annual William J. Bicknell Lecture, which will feature a conversation about the role of academic public health in addressing both current and future challenges in global health.
IN MEMORIAM
Ralph D’Agostino, a professor of mathematics, statistics, and public health who taught generations of Boston University students in his 58 years at BU, died at his home in North Carolina on September 27. Read more.
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. To better train farmers and enhance agricultural safety, virtual reality technology is being used with promising results, writes PHP fellow Sean Hagan. Read more.
In the Media.
Quotes Eleanor Murray, assistant professor of epidemiology.
Quotes Maria Glymour, chair and professor of epidemiology.
Quotes Matthew Motta, assistant professor of health law, policy, and management.
Mentions research by Sarah Lipson, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.
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