Tag: public health policy
Cancer Burden from Preventable Risk Factors Quantified in Landmark Global Study
A global analysis in Nature Medicine quantifies cancer burden from preventable risk factors across regions, providing evidence to guide targeted…
Congenital Syphilis Surging in U.S.: A Physician’s Urgent Call for Action
Congenital syphilis rates in the United States are rising sharply, alarming physicians and public health officials. Dr. Jeffrey D. Klausner…
How US immigration policy shapes maternal and child health outcomes
Immigration policy restrictions directly limit prenatal care access for undocumented women, reshaping family health decisions and creating measurable population-level maternal…
Bidi Smoking Linked to Elevated Cancer Risk in Large Indian Study
A multicentre case-control study in India links bidi smoking—hand-rolled cigarettes common in South Asia—to elevated cancer risk across multiple sites.…
District-Level Tobacco Control Cuts Youth Smoking in Indonesia Despite Weak National Enforcement
District-level tobacco control measures in Indonesia have reduced adolescent smoking rates despite weak national enforcement, according to research in The…
Warning Labels on Restaurant Menus Cut Sugar Orders by 31%, Major US Trial Shows
Large US trial shows restaurant menu warning labels cut added sugar orders by 31% without hurting customer satisfaction or business…
Amish Community Growth Could Reach 2 Million by 2075, Raising Public Health Questions
The Amish population could reach 2 million by 2075, creating significant public health challenges around vaccination rates and healthcare delivery.…
E-cigarettes deliberately designed to target youth through availability and addictive features, researchers warn
New research reveals how tobacco companies systematically design e-cigarettes to maximize youth appeal, uptake, and dependence through three deliberate strategies.…