Dropping life expectancy in U.S. may be ‘disturbing new normal’
Life expectancy in the U.S. is dropping, driven largely by drug overdoses, suicides, alcohol-related illnesses and obesity, according to a new study. Although life expectancy had been increasing steadily since 1959, it plateaued at 78.9 years in 2010,…
Investigating how Asian Americans are getting health insurance
A new study offers detailed analysis of the relative roles of Medicaid versus private insurance in boosting rates of health insurance coverage for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Previous…
The Cancer Miracle Isn't a Cure. It's Prevention.
We cannot treat our way out of the rising trend in cancer cases. The only solution is a full-scale defense, so that nobody suffers the disease in the first place.
Opinion: The future of e-cigarettes
A ban on the sale of e-cigarettes in San Francisco reflects growing national concern about the health dangers of the electronic devices, according to a September 11, 2019 JAMA Forum commentary co-authored by Howard Koh, Harvey V. Fineberg…
Why a focus on health can be good for business
Companies are increasingly focusing on health, wellness, and sustainability—not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s good for business, according to two Harvard experts. In a May 6, 2019 Q&A in Harvard Business School’s…
Journal highlights Howard Koh’s multifaceted career in public health
The journal Cancer highlighted Howard Koh’s many accomplishments in public health research and policy.
2018 Events
Celebrating a Campaign for Public Health, and more.
Harvard online course ranked among best of the year
A massive open online course (MOOC) developed by Harvard University and featuring several Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health faculty members was named as runner-up for Best Online Program of 2018 from ProEd, an organization that specializes…
For new state health officers, some expert advice
November 2, 2018 – Is a health background important for taking on a job as a top state health official? Yes, but it’s far from the only thing. Other key skills include knowing how to manage a big…
Promoting health equity may be good for business
Efforts by the private sector have potential to close the gap in health equity in the United States.