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Workforce

The Epidemic of Workplace Stress

In recent years, workplace stress has emerged as a significant public health challenge affecting millions globally. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pre-existing stressors in the workplace, leading to increased anxiety, burnout, and other related health issues. According to a report by the International Labour Organization, more than 840,000 people die each year from […]

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Epi

From Hantavirus to Health Coverage: This Week’s Public Health Watch

What We Know About the Hantavirus Scare as of June 1 The cruise ship MV Hondius has became the center of a hantavirus outbreak, shining a spotlight on this less-known but potentially lethal virus. The situation unfolded starting with the death of a 70-year-old Dutch passenger who exhibited symptoms shortly after leaving Ushuaia, Argentina. Since […]

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Environment

Wastewater Surveillance and Public Health

As the sun rises over the bustling city, Dr. Emily Jensen, a public health officer, takes her first sip of coffee, gazing at the stacks of reports on her desk. These aren’t just any reports; they’re the whisperings of unseen threats, the detective’s clues in the complex game of tracking public health risks. Her tool? […]

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Commentary

“Gold-Standard Science” Sounds Good. But Public Health Needs Better Than a Slogan.

Would you like me to talk about my favorite shibboleth right now? Sure, why not!? The federal government is proposing major changes to how grants and cooperative agreements are awarded, reviewed, monitored, and potentially terminated. On the surface, the language sounds familiar and hard to oppose: transparency, accountability, oversight, merit, efficiency, and better stewardship of […]

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Global

Mental Health and Substance Risk Among College Students

Imagine a bustling university campus in Mexico filled with enthusiastic undergraduates bustling to class, juggling textbooks, personal challenges, and the undeniable pressures of higher education. But beneath this dynamic environment lurks a pressing challenge: the substantial psychosocial risks associated with substance use, which are deeply intertwined with mental health and academic strain. A groundbreaking study […]

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Epi

The Urgent Need for Enhanced Vaccination Strategies Amid the Current Ebola Outbreak

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has once again opened discussions surrounding public health preparedness and vaccination strategies. Recent reports indicate that the risk of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is now considered ‘very high’ in eastern DRC, prompting immediate action from global health authorities. The implications of this […]

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Environment

Carbon Pricing and Public Health?

Standing in the bustling electronics market in Shanghai, one can’t help but notice the towering presence of electronic waste and pollution. Li Wei, a local electronics dealer, has observed the changes over the years. ‘More regulations have come, but the costs keep piling up!’ he laments (in Mandarin) as he points to stacks of unclaimed […]

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Global

New Insights on the Public Health Approach to Youth Violences

Picture this: a bustling neighborhood in inner London, where community leaders and public health professionals are fervently trying to reduce youth violence through a ten-year strategy known as ‘Lambeth Made Safer.’ This strategy faces the harsh reality that over 40% of global homicides occur among 15–29-year-olds, a significant statistic emphasized by the World Health Organization’s […]

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Commentary

Fluoridation in U.S. Public Water Supplies: History, Science, and Debunking Myths

Community water fluoridation in the United States is a public health policy with a remarkable legacy – praised as a milestone in preventive medicine and credited with dramatically reducing dental decay, yet persistently targeted by conspiracy theories and misinformation. For over 75 years, public health and dental professionals have advocated adjusting fluoride levels in drinking […]

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