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Frontlines Fall 2020
Quick updates about the latest public health news from across the School and beyond.
Deadly Parallels
Health disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic mirror those in the lethal 1918 flu.
Alumni at the Pandemic’s Front Lines
Harvard Chan School graduates from across a spectrum of public health careers have been working to contain COVID-19. These are just a few of their stories.
Finding Purpose in the Pandemic
Nine newly minted public health professionals and a postdoctoral scholar describe their time on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis
Some Black hair products may harm users’ health
Hair products sometimes used by Black women may contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked with serious health issues.
Why declaring racism a public health crisis matters
Since 2019, policymakers from more than 50 American municipalities and three states have formally highlighted racism as a public health crisis.
Op-ed: Ban menthol cigarettes to save Black lives
In an op-ed, experts recommend banning menthol cigarettes, which have been aggressively marketed to Black people, contributing to health disparities.
Disparities may affect colorectal cancer outcomes among Blacks
High rates of colorectal cancer incidence and death among Blacks may be due to disparities in screening guidelines and research, say experts.
Study sheds light on COVID-19 disparities in Massachusetts
A study from Harvard Chan School helps quantify Massachusetts’ COVID-19 cases and sheds light on why people of color have been disproportionately affected.
COVID-19 may increase maternal mortality disparities in U.S.
It’s likely that maternal mortality among Black women in the U.S. will increase during the coronavirus pandemic, says Harvard Chan's Ana Langer.