PUBLIC HEALTH

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Public Health


Most-read stories from The Nation's Health for 2024
by

Mark Barna

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December 13, 2024

Special section on improving health outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities garnered interest.
Warehouse worker takes a break on a hot day inside a building

Public Health


New OSHA rule would protect workers from extreme heat
by

Mary Stortstrom

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December 12, 2024

Comments on proposed rule now accepted through Jan. 14.
A wildfire near a suburb sends up plumes of smoke

Public Health


The Lancet report: Global temperatures continue to rise at catastrophic rates
by

Mary Stortstrom

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December 06, 2024

Extreme weather causing food insecurity for tens of millions globally
Pregnant woman plays with baby

Public Health


National Rural Health Day: Recommit to improving US rural maternity care
by

Claire Kolmansberger

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November 20, 2024

More than half of U.S. counties lack hospitals with pregnancy care
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Public Health


New APHA resources encourage safe, healthy school environments
by

Mary Stortstrom

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November 14, 2024

Promising practices support healthy learning
College students listen in a classroom

Public Health


APHA announces 2024 Student Champions for Climate Justice award winners
by

Mary Stortstrom

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October 22, 2024

Five student groups awarded grants in APHA program
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Public Health


Federal task force report calls for social media providers to protect youth
by

Minoli Ediriweera

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August 23, 2024

Ninety-five percent of teens use social media digital sites
Boy receives vaccination from a nurse

Public Health


Q&A: CDC’s Vaccines for Children Program saving lives
by

Sophia Meador

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July 31, 2024

508 million illnesses averted among US children