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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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Quality

Resource Allocation Across Government Departments: A Dive into Public Health Implications

The way governments value life and health isn’t just a matter of numbers and policies; it reflects our societal priorities and ethical compass. “Resource allocation in public sector programmes: does the value of a life differ between governmental departments?” unveils the often-unseen disparities in how different government departments assign value to human life, significantly influencing […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health: February 23, 2024

If you follow the popular news, there is a lot of public health coming out. Rotavirus, Measles, and more. We keep tabs on the scientific literature so you can stay ahead of the curve. Sign up for free below! Empower Your Public Health Journey – Subscribe and Transform! Unlock the transformative power of knowledge with […]

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Research

Embracing Nature: The Affective, Not Cognitive, Benefits of a Walk Outdoors

In the quest to understand the intricate dance between our environment and mental health, recent research continues to peel back layers of how nature impacts our well-being. The study “Walking in nature may improve affect but not cognition,” published in Frontiers in Psychology offers intriguing insights into this ongoing dialogue between humanity and nature. Findings […]

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Research

The Public Health Implications of Police Violence

The article “Police Violence and Public Health“, published in the Annual Reviews of Clinical Psychology, delves deep into the multifaceted impact of police violence on public health, particularly within marginalized communities in the U.S. This insightful piece not only uncovers the disturbing prevalence of police violence but also its profound implications on mental and physical […]

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