International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Iñaki Permanyer and Júlia Almeida Calazans Policymakers and scholars are increasingly interested in monitoring and curbing health inequalities. Measuring how ‘similar’ or ‘dissimilar’ the different causes of death are can help us understand global health inequalities and patterns of mortality.

Health Disparities 52

Health Disparities Health Inequalities Ageing and Health Social Determinants of Health 52

BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

September 27, 2024 0 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Up to 45 percent of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) cases could be prevented by modifiable risk factors, but current research is limited to observational studies that make it difficult to establish definitive causes.

Risk Factors 69

Risk Factors Socioeconomic Status and Health Mental Health and Public Health Ethnicity and Health 69

BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), the study presents the first major findings from a five-year NIMHD grant that Dr. Cole received in 2023 to evaluate how Medicaid ACOs can improve quality and equity of care for pregnant patients.

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Health Inequalities Biostatistics Health Disparities 52

The Network for Public Health Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

Call for Applications for Legal and Policy Assistance to Promote Racial Health Equity Deadline: September 9, 2024 Join us for an informational webinar Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 12 – 1:00 p.m. Timeline Application August 2024: Call for applications opens. We can assist with work that is at any stage of development.

Health Equity 52

Health Equity Mental Health and Public Health Climate Change and Health Social Determinants of Health 52

The Network for Public Health Law

JANUARY 23, 2024

In the face of challenging social and political dynamics affecting critical public health issues, including reproductive health care access ; restrictions on public health authority ; the ongoing opioid overdose crisis ; climate change ; and persistent health inequities, we continue to strive to improve the health and well-being of all.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Public Health Law and Regulation Climate Change and Health Health Equity 52

National Council on Urban Indian Health

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Upcoming Area Budget Consultation Meeting Dates: California: 11/12/2024 (hybrid). Albuquerque: 11/13/2024 (virtual). Oklahoma City: 11/14/2024-11/15/2024 (hybrid). Phoenix: 11/19/2024-11/20/2024 (hybrid). Bemidji: 11/19/2024-11/20/2024 (in-person). Register here. Register here. Register here.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Tribal Health Nutrition and Public Health Health Equity 52