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As staff and faculty of the BYU Department of Public Health, we mourn with our brothers and sisters in the US and around the world over the violent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd.
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Pandemics, Politics, Mental Health, and an Opportunity
How have political perspectives influenced reactions to the pandemic? How has the pandemic affected mental health? In March, Dr. Brianna Magnusson and student Sarah Christensen sent out a nationwide survey to discover the answers. Here’s what they found.
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How E-Scooters Affect the Environment, Public Health, and Provo City
As E-Scooters have grown in popularity around the world, they’ve sparked questions about their practicality and their impact on the environment and public health. Dr. Robbie Chaney and Dr. Jeff Glenn researched the behavior of 1,070 scooter users in Provo to discover the answers. Here’s what they found.
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Four Corners Health Atlas
Student and faculty medical geographers have created maps of health resources and risk factors in the four corner states.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on School Meals
When the pandemic hit and classrooms across the country became virtual, foodservice professionals worked quickly and creatively to continue delivering school meals to every student.
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BYU Researchers test Levels of Radon Concentrations in Schools
Two BYU professors, Dr. John Beard and Dr. James Johnston, led a research team of 94 students on a mission to test radon levels in 66 schools in Utah. Through their research, they discovered a simple way to lower radon levels.
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On the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Battle
BYU students and faculty lead in the fight against the pandemic and offer advice about how to stay safe and connect with others from what they have learned.
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How Socioeconomic Status Affects Family Health
Quenla Haehnel presented research on the relationship between individual socioeconomic status and family health at the National Council on Family Relations Conference.
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Creating Sustainable Change toward Healthy Lives in Tanzania
BYU professors and MPH students analyzed the data for a non-profit, IMA World Health, and discovered approaches that are changing lives in Tanzania.
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BYU Professors and Students Work to Create Safe Working Environments in the Brick Kilns of Nepal
Dr. Steven Thygerson, with BYU public health students, is working to create safe working conditions for brick kiln workers in Nepal.
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How Self Regulation and Shame Mediate the Relationship between Childhood Experiences and Young Adult Health
Liz Rollins presented research on how self regulation and shame mediate the relationship between childhood experiences and young adult health at a conference for the State of Research on Prevention of Child Maltreatment.
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UCHD COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteers
Volunteer today to help with distributing COVID-19 Vaccinations.
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About BYU Public Health
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What is Public Health?
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Advisement
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Student Projects
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Department News
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Public Health Clubs
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Weekly Newsletters
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