Secondhand smoke causing thousands of still births in developing countries
The study reveals that more than 40% of all pregnant women in Pakistan are exposed to secondhand smoke — causing […]
Over the last two decades, large-scale outbreaks of infectious diseases have resulted in high levels of morbidity, mortality, and overall […] Vapers using low rather than high nicotine e-cigarettes may be using their devices more intensely, potentially increasing the risk of […] Over the last few years, Flint, Michigan, has been in the news due to findings related to lead in its […] apanese physicians highlight the risks and clinical significance for individuals who remain seated and immobile in vehicles for prolonged periods. […] From 2002 to 2013, New York City implemented a series of policies prioritizing the public’s health in areas beyond traditional […] Opponents of gun control have frequently pointed to high rates of gun violence in cities such as Chicago to argue […] In 2014, the United States saw fatal cases of Ebola for the first time. The disease had been mostly contained […] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is widespread in China with 8.6 percent of the country’s adult population — almost 100 […] A new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals the number of Americans who see opioid […]Public Health Education
Network theory links behavioral information flow with contained epidemic outbreaks
Ex-smokers might be better off with high rather than low nicotine e-cigs
Lead exposure found to affect fertility rates
Earthquake aftermath: Life-threatening blood clots in legs and lungs from sitting in cars for extended periods
Bloomberg era’s emphasis on ‘health in all policies’ improved New Yorkers’ heart health: Researchers analyze legislation from the 3 terms of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, focusing on health-related policies related to air pollution, diet, physical activity, and smoking cessation
Guns used in cross-border crimes originate from states with more lax laws
Ebola media coverage impacted how the public perceived the disease and survivors: Human interest stories likely encouraged people to learn more about the disease
Almost 100 million adults have COPD in China: The largest study of COPD across age groups in China finds that most don’t know they have the chronic lung disease
More Americans aware of growing problem of opioid addiction: Awareness up sharply over 2016 numbers. A majority see addiction as a disease, but 4 in 10 cite lack of willpower or discipline