Boston University School of Public Health's latest news, upcoming events, and announcements.
SPH
This Week
January 03, 2016
DEAN'S NOTE
A World without Public Health
How would US population health be different without some of the public health successes of the past century?
NEWS
Diabetes and Diabetic Kidney Disease Rising among Youth
Type 1 diabetes higher in males, while type 2 higher in females; both rates up since 2002.
Professor: Health Workers Need to Encourage Flu Vaccination Among Patients
[VIDEO] Kim Shea argues flu shot is still best form of prevention.
Outcomes Worse for Diabetes Patients from Urban Areas
Urban residents in Nepal report poorer physical health, quality of life.
In the Classroom: Students Challenge Their Ethical Assumptions
Lisa Messersmith's Global AIDS Epidemic course concludes with series of debates where students take on difficult viewpoints.
New Associate Dean of Administration Joins SPH
Susan Hartman Foster began her new role on December 14.
Professor Receives Centers for AIDS Research Grant
Angela Bazzi will study use of PrEP to prevent HIV in individuals who inject drugs.
IN THE MEDIA
Fortune
This Is Why You Cant Always Trust Data article written by Dean Sandro Galea.
Rolling Stone
E-Cigs Inconvenient Truth: Its Much Safer to Vape quotes Michael Siegel, professor of community health sciences.
The Wall Street Journal
Genetic Testing May Be Coming to Your Office quotes George Annas, professor of health law, ethics & human rights.
American Journal of Managed Care
Dr. Ben Carsons Healthcare Plan: A Q&A With Dr. Austin Frakt interview with Austin Frakt, associate professor of health law, policy & management.
FEATURED EVENTS
Faculty Breakfast with Dean Galea
Tuesday, January 5, 9:00 am 10:00 am, Founders Room.
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