3 Global Public Health Threats
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Climate change is much more than an environmental, scientific, or technological issue. Read More about 3 Global Public Health Threats
The Shrinking Child Mortality Rate: 5 Things to Know
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While the world was losing 35,000 children under five every day in 1990, by 2015, that number was slashed to 16,000 children per day. Read More about The Shrinking Child Mortality Rate: 5 Things to Know
6 Reasons to Pursue Biostatistics
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Students who study biostatistics have the opportunity to pursue careers in public health, biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, and several other fields. Read More about 6 Reasons to Pursue Biostatistics
How Climate Change Affects Public Health
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Climate change is an issue that not only concerns a large segment of the population, but is one that also impacts the health and well-being of people around the world.… Read More about How Climate Change Affects Public Health
The Flu in 2016: Looking Back
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Each year, both national and global public health organizations monitor outbreaks and infection patterns for influenza and other communicable diseases. These reports enable public health officials to make recommendations and… Read More about The Flu in 2016: Looking Back
Prescription Drug Addiction and Overdose: A Public Health Fight
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Prescription pain medications bind to receptors in the brain or body to reduce pain. While prescription drugs are certainly useful in many cases, such as for patients with chronic pain,… Read More about Prescription Drug Addiction and Overdose: A Public Health Fight
Checking in: President Trump’s First 100 Days in Office
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Not many people knew what to expect when Donald Trump moved into the White House. Not only was this the business executive’s first experience with politics, but he had also… Read More about Checking in: President Trump’s First 100 Days in Office
Mental Illness and Public Health
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In many parts of the world, mental illness has long been considered a taboo topic, one unworthy of public discussion or acknowledgement. In recent decades, however, health care specialists around… Read More about Mental Illness and Public Health
6 Public Health Predictions for 2017
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As chronic illnesses evolve, epidemics run their course, and environmental issues take hold, public health officials adjust their focus and resources as necessary. As you consider pursuing a master’s of… Read More about 6 Public Health Predictions for 2017
A Growing Heroin Epidemic
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Opioid use in the United States has made frequent headlines in recent years, becoming such a substantial concern that public health officials consider it an epidemic. As you work toward… Read More about A Growing Heroin Epidemic