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January 22, 2023
SPH This Week.
Latest News, Research, and More
RESEARCH
Using millions of images from Google Street View, a new study led by Elaine Nsoesie has linked these US neighborhood characteristics to racial disparities in adverse health outcomes such as diabetes, asthma, and poor sleep. Read more.
RESEARCH
A new three-country analysis, led by Eugene Declercq, compared average pregnancy length and timing of birth in the US, England, and the Netherlands and found that the US could improve maternity care outcomes by shifting from an obstetrics-centered model of care to one that favors less medical intervention during the birthing process. Read more.
ACTIVIST LAB
A Laboratory for Change: Activist Lab Practicum Program Sees Fruitful Year Ahead
The revamped Activist Practicum cohort will consist of approximately five students who will each receive a stipend of up to $5,500. Read more.
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTAt the American Public Health Association's annual conference last November, PHP fellows Connor McCombs and Bethany Hallenborg spoke with Nicole Huberfeld, Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law, Michael Curry, CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Workers, and Christina Dantam and Rhea Manocha, members of the Grassroots Maternal and Child Health Initiative at Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health about their work studying civil and reproductive rights. Listen to the podcast. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTResearch shows that interactions between children and older adults could improve health outcomes and enhance social benefits for both groups, writes PHP fellow Abby Outterson. Read more. |
TUESDAY
JAN
31
1–2:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION—ONLINE
Join us for a conversation with community advocates, leaders, and experts on homelessness, who will discuss the factors that threaten the health of those who are housing-insecure or homeless.
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
Hurricanes are causing worse and more expensive damage than ever before. High rates of coastal urbanization may be to blame, writes PHP fellow Bethany Hallenborg. Read more.
In the Media.
Quotes Matthew Fox, professor of epidemiology and global health.
Quotes Andrew Stokes, assistant professor of global health.
Interview with Davidson Hamer, professor of global health.
Quotes Sarah Lipson, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.
Quotes Jonathan Levy, chair and professor of environmental health.
Interview with alum Kristyn Brandi.
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