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Commentary

The Structural Determinants of Health: A Deep Dive into Public Health’s Future

In the transformative article, Keeping It Political and Powerful: Defining the Structural Determinants of Health, the authors Jonathan C. Heller, Marjory L. Givens, Sheri P. Johnson, and David A. Kindig offer a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the structural determinants of health. Their work delves deeply into the intricate web of societal norms, policies, and […]

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Research

Child Labor in the Pandemic Era: A Comprehensive Review

In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, a silent crisis has been unfolding: the surge in child labor. The article “Child labor and associated risk factors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review,” published in Frontiers, provides an analysis of this issue, shedding light on the alarming rise of child labor globally […]

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Research

Telehealth: Bridging Gaps and Revealing Divides in Healthcare Access

The digital revolution in healthcare, especially telehealth, has been a beacon of hope for improving medical access across diverse populations. The article Telehealth and digital health innovations: A mixed landscape of access published in PLOS Digital Health, provides a comprehensive analysis of this evolving landscape. This blog aims to distill the essence of this insightful […]

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Workforce

Remote Work: Insights and Implications for Public Health Practitioners

Are you at home right now? I bet you might be. In an era where the landscape of work is undergoing a dramatic transformation, understanding the multifaceted world of remote work becomes crucial. The article How Remote Work Changes the World of Work offers a comprehensive framework for understanding remote work’s complexities. This blog aims […]

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Society

The Dynamics of Post-Retirement Employment

Retirement is a phase of life that everyone looks forward to, but have you ever wondered why some choose to continue working even past the retirement age? The intriguing article titled “Who continues to work after retirement age?” delves into this phenomenon, offering valuable insights for public health practitioners and policymakers. Decoding the Patterns of […]

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Workforce

Advocacy in Public Health Education: A Crucial Need for Future Leaders

In an age where public health challenges are increasingly complex and intertwined with policy, the need for skilled advocates in the field is more crucial than ever. The recent study, Charting the Advocacy Landscape: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Syllabi in Public Health Graduate Education, published in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, […]

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Research

Hearing Loss, Cognitive Impairment, and Isolation

In a world where the aging population is growing, the impact of age-related conditions like hearing loss on cognitive health has become an increasingly important area of study. The recent article, “Does social isolation mediate the association between hearing loss and cognition in adults? A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies”, dives deep into […]

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Research

Complexity in Public Health: The Power of QCA

Public health interventions are intricate puzzles. With diverse populations, varying contexts, and numerous influencing factors, understanding what works, where, and why is a formidable challenge. A recent study, “The use of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to address causality in complex systems: a systematic review of research on public health interventions,” published in BMC Public Health, […]

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Quality

The Grey Area of Public Health Communication: Honesty or Strategy?

This post has a low-tech soundtrack feature. Just hit play on the video below while reading! Understanding the Ethics of Public Health Messages In the thought-provoking article A Taxonomy of Non-honesty in Public Health Communication the authors delve into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of public health communication. Honesty. This analysis is more relevant […]

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Health equity

The Ties Between Law and Health: A Deep Dive into Structural Racism and Premature Mortality

Public health is a complex field, intricately tied to various societal elements, including laws and regulations. A recent study, “Legislating Inequity: Structural Racism In Groups Of State Laws And Associations With Premature Mortality Rates” sheds light on this interconnection, revealing how clusters of state laws rooted in structural racism correlate with premature mortality rates. Understanding […]

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