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Stay in the know about public health news from The Nation’s Health newspaper.
Check out these highlights for the April 2020 issue:
WHO process
for declaring health emergencies scrutinized
In
the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, experts call for revisiting World Health Organization regulations
US life expectancy
still lags behind, despite small increases
Rising death rate of working-age adults slows longevity growth.
Trump budget
proposal a disinvestment in US health
Federal
budget asks for massive cuts to health and social services.
Programs foster
community resilience, health equity
Two major U.S. foundations offer community grants to improve human health harmed by climate change.
Personal storytelling
key to climate communication
Narratives
on climate and human health engage public, generate advocacy.
Climate change
threatens mental health of vulnerable communities
More than two-thirds of U.S. adults say they have some anxiety about climate
change, while nearly half of young adults say stress about the global phenomenon impacts their daily lives.
Minority communities
harmed worst and first: Q&A with climate justice expert Adrienne Hollis
Health inequities, social determinants exacerbated by climate change.
Vaccination
coverage increases in California after exemptions end
Ending nonmedical exemptions is catching on, as other states pass laws similar to California’s.
Study: Jargon
turns readers away from information
Scientific
jargon can create a negative impression of science in general.
Warnings can
help people spot false information online
Reminding people to think critically helps them separate fact from fiction.
Healthy You:
Eating less meat? Good for you! And good for the planet
Cutting back on meat to make room for fruits, vegetables and legumes is a healthy
choice that might also save you money and help the environment. Read Healthy You
online, or download as a PDF in English or Spanish.
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