With so much unnecessary death in 2020, it’s surprising that in many countries, at least according to preliminary numbers, there was one significant group that actually saw its death rates […]
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The Guardian, December 13, 2020: How the pandemic may change the previous status quo
“We can use this pandemic as a galvanising force for change. [I would like to see a universal healthcare act in the U.S.] to prevent a lot of the worst […]
What’s your risk of catching COVID? These tools help you to find out
NatureWhat’s your risk of catching COVID? These tools help you to find outA look at apps that predict the chance of infection and illness depending on what you’re doing and […]
How COVID-19 Hollowed Out a Generation of Young Black Men
ProPublica How COVID-19 Hollowed Out a Generation of Young Black Men?“They were pillars of their communities and families, and they are not replaceable. To understand why COVID-19 killed so many […]
New Online Calculator Estimates Covid-19 Mortality Risk
Individuals can use the online calculator to estimate their risk of dying from COVID-19 if they become infected with the coronavirus.Nilanjan Chatterjee is quoted by Health Leaders.
HPC Seminar Speaker Alison Gemmill 12/21 Mon. 12:15-1:20pm
Dr. Alison Gemmill, Assistant Professor, PFRH, will give a talk “The coming COVID-19 baby bust: What can we learn from recent declines in US fertility?”
A ‘Dangerous Moment’ as End of Eviction Ban Looms
U.S. News & World ReportA ‘Dangerous Moment’ as End of Eviction Ban LoomsAs the end of 2020 approaches, so, too, does the expiration of a national ban on evictions, prompting […]
AAAS 2020 Fellows Announced
Elizabeth A. Stuart, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: For highly influential contributions to development and application of causal inference methods, for excellence in teaching and mentoring, and for […]
Bad Financial Decisions May Be Early Sign of Dementia
Financial problems may be an early warning of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Those with dementia were more likely to have […]
What are your chances of dying from COVID? This calculator gives you a hint
Studies and statistics alike have shown that people over 65 and those with underlying health conditions face the highest risks of dying from COVID-19 compared to the rest of the […]