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The Impact of Minimum Wage Increases on Suicide Rates

In Effects of increased minimum wages by unemployment rate on suicide in the USA researchers have shed light on a vital public health issue: the link between minimum wage policies and suicide rates. This topic is especially crucial considering the alarming rise in suicide rates in the United States over the past few decades. The […]

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Resources

Understanding QALYs in Public Health Economics

The world of public health and its resource allocation is a complex maze, often leaving practitioners and policymakers at a crossroads. How do we measure the impact of healthcare interventions not just on life expectancy but on the quality of life as well? This is where the concept of Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) comes into […]

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Climate

The Impact of Extreme Weather on Food Retail Environments: A Critical Analysis

The recent article Food retail environments, extreme weather, and their overlap: Exploratory analysis and recommendations for U.S. food policy by Scharadin, Zanocco, and Chistolini (2023), published in PLoS ONE, opens an insightful dialogue on the intersection of extreme weather events and food retail environments (FRE) in the United States. This article is pivotal in understanding […]

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Research

The Synergy between Implementation Science and Improvement Science

Implementation Science and Improvement Science are pivotal in enhancing health care services for better patient and population outcomes. The former focuses on systematically disseminating and applying research findings to improve health and welfare, while the latter grows from the quality improvement movement, aiming at producing generalizable scientific knowledge. Despite their common goal of enhancing healthcare […]

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Commentary

Next Week in Public Health

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Research

The Role and Impact of Preprints in Health and Social Care

In the modern world of rapid scientific advancement, the traditional academic publishing process often struggles to keep pace. This is where preprints come into play. A preprint is a version of a scientific paper that precedes formal peer review and publication in a scientific journal. It is typically uploaded to a public server where anyone […]

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AI

Embracing a New Era in Global Digital Health: Innovations Beyond Profits

In the world of public health, a new frontier is being charted. “Rethinking global digital health and AI-for-health innovation challenges,” a thought-provoking article published in PLOS Global Public Health, sheds light on this transformative journey. At its core, this article by Farlow et al. proposes a radical shift in how we approach digital health technologies […]

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Research

Adolescent Recovery: Insights from “Coming of Age in Recovery”

The recent study, Coming of Age in Recovery: The Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use Recovery Status Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults, offers vital insights into the substance use recovery landscape among adolescents. This pivotal research, conducted in Illinois high schools, illuminates the prevalence of recovery and sheds light on this demographic’s behavioral health needs. […]

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Health equity

Telehealth and Digital Health Innovations: Access in a Mixed Landscape

The concept of telehealth, while not new, has seen a monumental surge in importance and implementation, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article “Telehealth and Digital Health Innovations: A Mixed Landscape of Access,” published in PLOS Digital Health, provides a comprehensive look at this modern healthcare approach, emphasizing its mixed access landscape. The Rise […]

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Health equity

The Impact of Racism on Health: Insights and Directions

On this MLK Day in the US, this article from Annual Reviews is a tangible reminder that, hey, we have a LOT of work still to do. Racism and Health: Evidence and Needed Research is a comprehensive exploration of how racism influences health is presented. This eye-opening piece (to my naive eyes) delves into the […]

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Health equity

Digital Health Promotion in LMICs: A Bright Future for Youth Health

In an era where technology has become a cornerstone of our daily lives, its impact on health promotion is undeniable. The article Unlock digital health promotion in LMICs to benefit the youth, published in PLOS Digital Health, delves into how digital health promotion (DHP) can revolutionize healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly for […]

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