UNC Epidemiology Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

These materials have been essential in ensuring that emergency personnel, health professionals, and volunteers can respond effectively to the unique needs of infants and young children during crises, said Love Anderson, NCBfC Chair. View via Canva With limited power and water, proper sanitation was a priority. This is humanitarianism.

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Mercola

JANUARY 10, 2025

Alarmingly, increasing evidence indicates that benzene exposure during pregnancy disrupts the metabolic health of children. to 21, and their offspring were monitored for metabolic health indicators as they matured. The findings revealed significant disruptions in energy homeostasis in both male and female offspring by 4 months of age.

Environmental Health and Safety 77

Environmental Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety Maternal and Child Health Nutrition and Public Health 77

Mercola

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

2 The shift from infectious diseases to chronic, noncommunicable ailments began in the early 1900s, driven by improvements in sanitation, nutrition and medical technology. The cost to health systems is staggering — over $1 trillion annually in the U.S. 1 In the U.S., million Americans aged 65 and over currently affected.

Mental Health and Public Health 61

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Your Local Epidemiologist

MARCH 17, 2025

Here’s the public health news you can use to start your week. Some virus stuff, but also a lot happening in the nutrition world. Hand sanitizer doesn’t kill this bugger, either—soap and water are your best bet. Figure by YLE Bottom line That’s your public health dose for the week!

Nutrition and Public Health 76

Nutrition and Public Health Ageing and Health Water 76

Exploring Health

JANUARY 17, 2025

Underutilized and Undervalued: Community Health Workers Are the Way Forward in Global Health Crises Community health workers reduce healthcare inequities around the world. Rural areas often have underfunded healthcare infrastructure, lower socioeconomic status, and gaps in health education, leading to higher disease rates.

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Gideon

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Whether you are a student of nursing, health sciences, public health, or another specialty, you may be interested in expanding your knowledge of epidemiology. Public health and government agencies prevent the spread of emerging infectious diseases on their shores.

Maternal and Child Health 52

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Your Local Epidemiologist

JANUARY 3, 2025

Here’s the public health news you can use this week. Unfortunately, this virus is one of the hardest viruses to kill, so a quick dose of hand sanitizer doesn’t work. According to a recent AP poll , most resolutions this year focus on health, exercise, and diet. Happy New Year! Have a wonderful weekend.

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