Nearly half of childhood cancers worldwide undiagnosed
Nearly half of all childhood cancers are not being diagnosed globally.
Health improves for vulnerable populations when out-of-pocket costs are lower
In a review of 17 studies from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), researchers have found that patient outcomes improved, especially for children and low-income groups, when out-of-pocket medical expenses were reduced. The authors said the findings highlight the…
Could artificial intelligence transform health systems?
November 13, 2018 – In an October 22, 2018 article in the Journal of Global Health, Rifat Atun, professor of global health systems at Harvard Chan School, and co-authors write that machine learning—a field of artificial intelligence in…
Rare window for improving public health in North Korea
Diplomatic engagement with North Korea by the U.S. and South Korea could open a rare opportunity to improve the health of one of the world's hardest to reach populations.
Symposium focuses on aging and health
April 5, 2018 – As the world’s population ages, driven by declines in both birth and death rates in many countries, older people’s ability to continue to do things that matter to them—rather than merely being free of…
India's epidemiological transition
A large new study of more than 1.3 million people finds high rates of diabetes and hypertension in India.
New issue of Harvard Public Health Review focuses on public policy and health
February 12, 2018 – A desire to air concerns about possible negative impacts of the national and international political climate on the health of vulnerable populations, ranging from refugees to Native Americans, inspired Harvard T.H. Chan School of…
High rates of diabetes, hypertension found in India
For immediate release: January 29, 2018 Boston, MA – Rates of diabetes and hypertension are high among middle-aged and elderly people across all geographic measures and sociodemographic groups in India, according to the first nationally representative study of…
Millions die in pain each year without morphine
More than 25 million people around the world die every year in pain—even though off-patent morphine, which could ease their suffering, costs just pennies per dose, according to an October 12, 2017 report from The Lancet. About 2.5…
The epidemic of diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa
In this week's podcast we explore what's driving this rapid increase in diabetes and what health systems can do to respond effectively.
