Harvard Public Health magazine

Public health professionals sometimes need to make decisions that conflict with core maxims of the field, argues tribal health officer Eric Coles. Unfortunately, he says, there is little training to help people make those decisions with confidence. harvardpublichealth.org/policy-practic…

The last story for a magazine that looked at what worked in public health, what didn’t, and why. harvardpublichealth.org/policy-practic…

Can we predict the ebb and flow of infectious disease the way meteorologists predict the weather? The federal government has bet big on the concept with a new nationwide network called Insight Net. harvardpublichealth.org/policy-practic…

19 countries have either met or are on track to meet an ambitious set of goals meant to help end AIDS by 2030. Despite challenges like stigma and barriers to access, these successes could provide a roadmap for the rest of the world. harvardpublichealth.org/global-health/…

Coral reefs are home to diverse and robust fisheries that feed thousands of coastal communities around the world. The reefs have also been damaged by pollution, overfishing, and climate change. harvardpublichealth.org/snapshots/cons…

The surging number of children of opioid users in foster care is leading to worse health outcomes. Policymakers and providers must do more to help them, argues medical student Nisha Chandra. harvardpublichealth.org/policy-practic…

For generations of American men, grief has been something to bury, to mask with stoicism, or to avoid with work. In that barren world of bereavement, the Sad Dads Club offers a safe place for fathers to be vulnerable and grieve openly. harvardpublichealth.org/mental-health/…

When health information exchanges aren’t yet coming through with more helpful data, some communities are filling in the gaps with “community information exchanges.” harvardpublichealth.org/tech-innovatio…

Many people in the public health sphere, including HPH writers, have been beating the data modernization drum for years. Here’s how professionals in Maryland brought their data into the 21st century. harvardpublichealth.org/tech-innovatio…

In 2017, “Hurricane Harvey sent at least 31 million gallons of raw sewage streaming into Houston’s neighborhoods,” says @AMRActionFund CEO Henry Skinner, leading to “alarming levels” of superbugs in flooded homes. It’s not an isolated incident. harvardpublichealth.org/policy-practic…

It may feel front of mind this week, but the long reach of partisanship into health care is nothing new—or unique to the United States. harvardpublichealth.org/policy-practic…

Researchers looked at how the health of local communities is affected by practices at U.S. factory farms. harvardpublichealth.org/snapshots/fact…

New @PublicHealthMag op-ed from CEO Henry Skinner examines the infectious fallout of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and calls for immediate strategies to mitigate the risk of bacterial infections before, during, and after hurricanes. harvardpublichealth.org/policy-practic… #AMR #ClimateAction

Human toilets and their waste create many problems: environmental contamination, poor sanitation, and water shortages. But smart toilets could lessen those problems—and also use urine to benefit public health and the ecosystem. harvardpublichealth.org/snapshots/smar…

An xAI facility could be a boon for the Memphis economy. But if Elon Musk’s company keeps ignoring the rules, Ben Adams argues, further damage to the city’s environmental living conditions could outstrip any benefits, especially for Black residents. harvardpublichealth.org/environmental-…

Tucked in the California climate bond on today’s ballot is a $610 million earmark to improve drinking water quality for roughly 750,000 people. The state admits that’s not enough to address the problem, but advocates say it's a start. (via @KFFHealthNews) harvardpublichealth.org/environmental-…

“Every U.S. presidential election pits the American mood against other countries’ sovereignty—and the health of their women and girls,” writes @Chris_Mungai. The reason? The “global gag rule” and the back-and-forth over its enforcement. harvardpublichealth.org/global-health/…

More than four million U.S. children live in households with loaded and unlocked firearms, yet few pediatricians follow the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics to counsel parents and guardians on storing guns securely. harvardpublichealth.org/snapshots/nudg…

Redlining is digital, too. We have plenty of ways to address that problem. Read about it in @PublicHealthMag linkedin.com/posts/mffitzge…

In St. James Parish, Louisiana, a zoning ordinance divides industrial development along racial lines. Residents are fighting back in court, but previous legal efforts have been unsuccessful, reports @Grist. harvardpublichealth.org/equity/black-r…

NBCC member @JuliaMKlein reviewed Anthony Fauci's "On Call" and Francis Collins' "The Road to Wisdom" for @PublicHealthMag: buff.ly/4dZlCFK