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Financial Hardship Common Following Childbirth Among Some Low-Income Families

Medicaid offers greater financial protection than commercial insurance for lower-income families.

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Healthcare Policy
Columbia Mailman at APHA

The Columbia Mailman community took part in the country's largest public health conference.

Topic

Public Health Education
Periods in Public Spaces: My GATE Fellowship and the 2024 Olympics

Student Isabella Brocato writes about her experience in the Gender, Adolescent Transitions & Environment (GATE) program.

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Maternal and Reproductive Health
Exposure to Air Pollution During Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Issues

The study underscores the need for stronger policies to protect pregnant individuals and offspring, particularly during vulnerable, early life-stage of development.

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Child and Adolescent Health

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Low-level Lead Poisoning Is Still Pervasive in the U.S. and Globally

October 30, 2024

Chronic, low-level lead poisoning is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and cognitive deficits in children.

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Environmental Health
Health Care: The Winning Closing Argument in a Tight Election

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Columbia Business School

October 25, 2024

A greater focus on improving the nation’s health could be the deciding factor in a close election, argues Professor Michael Sparer.
Political Polarization Poses Health Risks, New Analysis Concludes

October 25, 2024

Political polarization also poses significant health risks, according to new research.

Topic

Healthcare Policy
Curbing Air Pollution Control Devices Would Cost Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars

October 25, 2024

A new commentary found that power plants’ use of these devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023.

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Environmental Health
NYC Pandemic Response Institute at ICAP Awarded CDC Funding for Preparedness and Response Regional Centers

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Pandemic Response Institute

October 24, 2024

The Institute has been awarded a five-year agreement from the CDC to establish a Regional Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response.

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Global Health
Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Long-term Exposure to Arsenic in Community Water Supplies

October 23, 2024

Long term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit.