New study may help uncover childhood lead exposure’s true impact
Data scientists at Washington University in St. Louis used new statistical tools to find that the association between lead exposure and academic test scores may be even stronger than previously suspected.
Evidence-Based Public Health
Fourth Edition
In an ideal world, public health practitioners always incorporate scientific evidence when making management decisions, developing policies, and implementing programs. In reality, these decisions are often based on short-term demands rather than long-term study, and policies and programs are sometimes developed around anecdotal evidence. To address these issues, many factors may lead to a more […]
Protecting our food future: Experts confront biodiversity crisis
The School of Public Health will convene experts Sept. 23 to tackle accelerating biodiversity loss and explore strategies to safeguard food security and human health.
Americans favor voluntary mental health care amid federal push for forced treatment
A WashU public health researcher finds that there is bipartisan backing for crisis hotlines, walk-in centers and peer support — diverging from federal policies expanding forced treatment.
Trust in CDC on flu, vaccines falls nearly 20% among St. Louisans
New School of Public Health survey data show a sharp drop in confidence ahead of flu season.
Building momentum: School of Public Health marks milestones
The School of Public Health is rapidly expanding with new people, spaces and initiatives. In August, faculty and staff gathered to begin shaping the school’s strategic plan.
Polarization around vaccine hesitancy was 12 times greater than past outbreaks, study finds
Political polarization has consistently influenced public reactions to disease outbreaks in the United States, from polio to COVID-19, according to a comprehensive new study by Caitlin McMurtry, assistant professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.
Vaccine approval changes create economic challenge for health industry
Changes in vaccine approval have created confusion among consumers and industry leaders. Patrick Aguilar, MD, managing director of Olin Business School’s Business of Health initiative at Washington University in St. Louis, says these changes may also further strain the health sector, which makes up nearly 20% of the U.S. economy.
Data science uncovers patterns in health service use linked to child mortality
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis identified drivers of maternal and child health service use across Africa.
The world’s deadliest disease
WashU scientists are collaborating to unlock secrets of a millennia-old scourge. Efforts may lead to an increased understanding of and improved treatments for tuberculosis, which is once again on the rise.
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