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Emergency Responders
commentary
Lessons for First Responders on the Front Lines of Terrorism
Mahshid Abir, Christopher Nelson
Jul 10, 2017
The Conversation
Given the persistent risk of terrorist attacks, it is critical to learn from past incidents to prepare for future ones. Medical and nonmedical first responders need more training in basic lifesaving skills. Open communication lines such as a dedicated radio frequency could help responders better coordinate. Disaster drills are also essential.
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Water Supply
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Getting the Lead Out of Pittsburgh's Water
Jordan R. Fischbach @fischinwater, Linnea Warren May
Jul 3, 2017
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Without an aggressive long-term strategy for replacing service lines, and collaboration among the water authority, public officials, and residents, lead in Pittsburgh's water will persist.
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Sleep
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Tired but Wired Youth: A Toxic Combination
Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel
May 18, 2017
Thrive Global
The recent death of a South Carolina teen, reportedly of a caffeine overdose, is both tragic and avoidable. It should be a wake-up call for all Americans. Getting sufficient sleep should be a top health priority.
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India
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Where Are India's Heat Hotspots?
Gulrez Shah Azhar, Jaime Madrigano
May 17, 2017
The RAND Blog
Poverty, poor sanitation, a precarious water and electricity supply, and limited access to health care make India vulnerable to heat waves. Rural and urban districts could improve their preparedness by developing and targeting local adaptation strategies.
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Sleep
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Why Early School Start Times Are a Threat to Public Health
Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel
Apr 20, 2017
Thrive Global
Sleep-deprived teens are more likely to be involved in motor vehicle crashes and to abuse drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes — all of which are public health concerns. But delaying school start times remains challenging for many districts.
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Sleep
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The Costs of Poor Sleep Are Staggering
Mar 1, 2017
Research shows that a little more sleep could help America's families, military, and economy.
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Public Health
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What Are the Social Determinants of Health?
Feb 24, 2017
Health care alone can only go so far to promote health. Evidence suggests that where and how people live plays at least as big a role in how well and how long they live.
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Vaccination
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On Vaccines, Trump Should Rely on Science
Courtney A. Gidengil, Laura Johnson Faherty
Jan 25, 2017
The Health Care Blog
Research has proven that vaccines are extremely safe and effective. The public health implications of questioning this are serious. America should take every opportunity to protect kids by vaccinating them against every vaccine-preventable disease.
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Public Health
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Putting Health into the Health Care Debate
Jeffrey Wasserman
Dec 10, 2016
U.S. News & World Report
How much return is the United States getting for spending over 17 percent of its gross domestic product on health care? Not nearly enough. The health care debate should focus on improving population health and ensuring the country is getting the biggest bang for its bucks.
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Sleep
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Americans Don't Sleep Enough, and It's Costing Us $411 Billion
Marco Hafner @econ_hafner, Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel
Nov 30, 2016
Washington Post PostEverything
Sleep and sleep loss are often considered to be among the most intimate of personal behaviors, but sleep matters to all aspects of society, from an individual's health to the success of the global economy.
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Public Health
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What If Being a Leader in Public Health Is About More Than Just Health?
Linnea Warren May, Jennifer Sloan
Nov 17, 2016
The RAND Blog
Public health leaders should be able to articulate the business case for their work and should have the skills to work with others outside the health sector. Schools could help by preparing students to think beyond the traditional boundaries of public health.
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Primary Care
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Need a Doctor Now? Solve the Acute Care Crisis
Mahshid Abir, Brendan G. Carr
Nov 17, 2016
The Hill
Many Americans struggle to receive acute care when they need it. The health care system is not focused on meeting unscheduled needs. Reforming acute care delivery will require making it a policy and research priority.
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Antimicrobial Resistance
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Europe's Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Elta Smith @elta_smith, Catherine A. Lichten
Nov 3, 2016
E!Sharp
The EC's AMR Action Plan included measures to ensure antimicrobials are used more appropriately in both humans and animals and measures to stimulate R&D of new antibiotics. One area that was not sufficiently covered was the environment.
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Haiti
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Cholera in Haiti: No Surprise This Time Around
Melinda Moore
Oct 27, 2016
Inside Sources
When Hurricane Matthew swept across Haiti, it left a resurgence of cholera in its wake. Tackling cholera head-on should be on the short list of health priorities for disaster relief in the island nation.
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Antimicrobial Resistance
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Why the United Nations General Assembly Session on Antimicrobial Resistance Matters
Jirka Taylor, Elta Smith @elta_smith
Sep 19, 2016
The RAND Blog
Many common infections are becoming resistant to the antimicrobial medicines used to treat them, resulting in longer illnesses and more deaths. The fact that world leaders are using the UN as a forum for discussions about AMR is a promising move toward developing a coordinated global plan.
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Marijuana
q&a
Your Questions About Marijuana Legalization, Answered
Beau Kilmer @BeauKilmer
Sep 13, 2016
At least five states will vote on legal recreational marijuana this November. Drug policy expert Beau Kilmer hosted an “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit to shed light on this and other issues.
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Public Health

Lessons for First Responders on the Front Lines of Terrorism

Getting the Lead Out of Pittsburgh's Water

Tired but Wired Youth: A Toxic Combination

Where Are India's Heat Hotspots?

Why Early School Start Times Are a Threat to Public Health

The Costs of Poor Sleep Are Staggering

What Are the Social Determinants of Health?

On Vaccines, Trump Should Rely on Science

Putting Health into the Health Care Debate

Americans Don't Sleep Enough, and It's Costing Us $411 Billion

What If Being a Leader in Public Health Is About More Than Just Health?

Need a Doctor Now? Solve the Acute Care Crisis

Europe's Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

Cholera in Haiti: No Surprise This Time Around

Why the United Nations General Assembly Session on Antimicrobial Resistance Matters

Your Questions About Marijuana Legalization, Answered

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