The Invisible Hand of Inequality
What if the systems designed to support us—our laws, policies, cultural norms, and institutions—were inadvertently harming the most vulnerable among us? This unsettling question lies at the heart of the… Read More
Support the Mission: Help Us Expand Access to Science-Based Public Health Information
In a world where misinformation can spread as fast as any virus, access to accurate, science-based public health information is more urgent than ever. We at This Week in Public… Read More
Tetris-ing Work Schedules: A Partial Solution to Workplace Burnout?
Imagine having an extra day off every week—more time to catch up on sleep, pursue hobbies, or spend with family. Sounds like a dream, right? This growing trend, known as… Read More
Where to find the removed CDC data
We’ll cut to the case. Go here to access the data removed from the CDC’s website. The link will take you to the Internet Archive. About 2300 .csvs, along with… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, January 31, 2025
More testimony, more policy. AND MORE SCIENCE. Here’s what is coming up next week in public health. Don’t Miss Out – Subscribe Now! Public health needs your voice today. Join… Read More
Preserving the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently removed access to its Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) data, raising concerns among public health experts, researchers, and policymakers. The SVI is… Read More
Preventive Care, Hidden Costs: Unearthing Disparities
Imagine this scenario: you go for a routine health screening, assured by your health plan that it’s covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Then, weeks later, a bill arrives—unexpected… Read More
Does Hand Washing Make a Difference?
Yes. And here’s why. Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are among the most frequent and severe complications in medical settings. Globally, the prevalence of patients contracting at least one HAI hovers around… Read More
Concerns Over Scrubbing of Government Data: A Growing Issue for Public Health Research
Recently, users on Reddit raised alarms about a significant decrease in datasets available on Data.gov, the U.S. government’s open data portal. In just a few weeks, over 2,000 datasets were… Read More
What if “free” preventive care wasn’t really free for everyone?
For many Americans, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) promised cost-free preventive services, from cancer screenings to routine check-ups. Yet, a groundbreaking study reveals that 40% of these encounters still result… Read More
How Structural Stigma Shapes Public Health Outcomes
Imagine a community where laws quietly deny certain groups equal opportunities. Now picture institutions whose practices make accessing healthcare an uphill battle for some. These aren’t fictional dystopias—they’re the lived… Read More
KFF Tracking Poll: Declining Trust in U.S. Health Agencies Amid Shifting Vaccine Attitudes
Public trust in health agencies is on the decline, according to the latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust. This ongoing trend, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read More