Op-ed: In India, population policy needs to go beyond the numbers alone
With a population of 1.37 billion and counting, India is poised to top China as the world’s most populous country by 2027. This poses policy, economic, and environmental challenges that the government will need to address. In an…
Population growth rate slows in India
India’s population growth rate has slowed substantially over the past decade, according to a new report from the United Nations Population Fund. More Indian women are using contraceptives for birth control and are using modern methods of family…
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…
A public health approach to an aging world
People are living longer than ever before—and that is raising new questions and challenges.
Why Public Health? Jaquelyn Jahn
November 2016 - In our series “Why Public Health?” we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students and alumni to talk about what drew them to the field. Jaquelyn Jahn, MPH ’16, PhD ’19, does research…
Why Public Health? Sarah McGough
October 2016 — In our series “Why Public Health?” we ask Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health students and alumni to talk about what drew them to the field. Sarah McGough, SM ’16, PhD ’19 is studying…
Cost of poor child growth in developing world: $177B in lost wages for children born each year
Investing in better childhood growth would yield threefold return For immediate release: June 29, 2016 Boston, MA – Early life growth faltering in low- and middle-income countries results in a US $176.8 billion reduction in potential career earnings…
Author explores the intersection of science and race
April 28, 2016 — Advances in DNA sequencing and genetic ancestry testing have led many African Americans to rush for more answers about their heritage that may not be answered by science, Alondra Nelson, Dean of Social Science…
Theresa Betancourt, Dyann Wirth honored at annual Alice Hamilton lecture
April 8, 2016 -- Theresa Betancourt discussed her research on the role of conflict, adversity, and resiliency in children at the Sixth Annual Alice Hamilton Award Lecture on April 5, 2016 in Kresge Cafeteria. Following her talk, Betancourt, associate…
The challenges facing aging societies
As both birth rates and death rates drop in most countries around the world, societies are facing new challenges in dealing with their aging populations. Lisa Berkman, Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy and of Epidemiology and…
