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Have smartphones and ubiquitous internet access affected sedentary time among children and adolescents?

International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

Jakob Tarp, Knut Eirik Dalene and Ulf Ekelund As will be obvious to anyone on a bus or train or waiting for coffee, access to screen-based media has been revolutionised over the past two decades. The public health consequences of this increase in sedentary time are uncertain.

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Pictures of health: Photos help East Point show community’s challenges, but also joys

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. Can a photograph improve public health? A recent exhibit at the city’s Arts Xchange shared photos and comments illustrating how the people of East Point view health in their community. million grant from the U.S.

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Threats to public health at every angle

Your Local Epidemiologist

Instead of an opportunity to evolve and press forward, public health is in survival mode. The Covid-19 aftermath is real This moment isn’t just about public health. This week, an $11 billion cut slashed local and state public health infrastructure. But this is not just any anniversary.