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Ethical Dilemmas in Public Health and the Quest for Health Equity

Public health (PH) practitioners are driven by a deep commitment to promote health equity and social justice. Yet, they often find themselves at the crossroads of profound ethical dilemmas due to systemic issues within health care systems that don’t always prioritize these values. A recent study delves into these ethical tensions, particularly in the areas […]

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Health equity

Racism in the U.S. Criminal Justice System

In contemporary discussions about justice and equity, one profound question arises repeatedly: How does racism shape the U.S. criminal justice system? This question isn’t just a matter of academic discourse but one of urgent social importance. Racism isn’t merely present within the system; it operates through it, influencing every aspect from policing to sentencing. The […]

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Health equity

Mass Incarceration: A Public Health Crisis Hidden Behind Bars

Welcome to a revealing exploration of a largely unseen public health crisis: mass incarceration. It’s a topic that doesn’t often make headlines, yet deeply affects millions of lives, especially within marginalized communities in the United States. Historical Roots of Mass Incarceration Mass incarceration, a complex issue rooted in centuries of racial discrimination and socio-economic inequality, […]

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Health equity

Empowering Rural Missouri through Community Health Workers: A Study on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake

The global upheaval caused by COVID-19 has been profoundly felt in rural Missouri, revealing deep-seated infrastructural and socio-economic challenges that have contributed to higher infection and mortality rates in these areas. Amid these challenges, a beacon of hope shone through the establishment of the COVID-19 Response Network in the southeast corner of Missouri. This network, […]

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Health equity

The Unsung Heroes of Health Care: Community Health Workers Revolutionizing Health Equity and Care

In a healthcare landscape where high-tech innovations often grab the spotlight, there’s a group of unsung heroes making a profound impact: Community Health Workers (CHWs). In the United States, these frontline public health workers have been bridging the gap between marginalized communities and healthcare services for over 70 years. The recent scientific review, shedding light […]

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Climate

Climate Change and Its Impact on Health in Humanitarian Settings

Climate change, a challenge of our times, is not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather; it’s increasingly becoming a humanitarian and health crisis. The article Impacts of climate change on human health in humanitarian settings: Evidence gaps and future research needs provides a critical exploration of this issue. Climate Change: A Burden on Human […]

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Health equity

Revisiting America’s Opioid Epidemic: Beyond the Facade of Compassion

This blog version supersedes the earlier publication published on December 14, 2023. In the revelatory review “The Opioid Crisis: The War on Drugs Is Over. Long Live the War on Drugs” published in Annual Reviews, the authors dissect the intricate narrative that has shaped America’s response to its opioid epidemic. Although the portrayal of this […]

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Health equity

Digital Health Equity: Bridging the Divide in Our Modern Healthcare

In today’s fast-paced era, where technology seems to offer solutions for almost everything, a critical area still lags: digital health equity. Despite the surge in digital health tools – think fitness trackers, telemedicine, and health apps – not everyone is benefiting equally. This gap in digital health equity could mean missing out on life-saving innovations […]

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Health equity

Understanding the Economic Impact of Suicide and Nonfatal Self-Harm in the U.S.: A Public Health Perspective

Suicide and self-harm are not only devastating personal tragedies but also represent a significant economic burden, as detailed in the article Economic cost of US suicide and nonfatal self-harm. This comprehensive study provides crucial insights into the financial costs associated with these public health concerns, and its findings have profound implications for public health practitioners. […]

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