In New Editorial, SPH Dean Cautions that Language Matters with COVID-19
A new editorial co-authored by the dean of the School of Public Health cautions that the specific language used in COVID-19 messaging has great implications in the public’s overall understanding of risks associated with the virus.
UAlbany Contributes to NSF-Funded National Research Network to Address the Challenge of Reducing Wasted Food
ALBANY, N.Y (February 1, 2022) — In the United States, 40 percent of all food produced is never eaten, resulting in lost resources, economic costs to businesses and households, decreased food security and negative climate impacts. As the U.S. moves toward an ambitious goal to significantly reduce food waste by 2030, a team at the University at Albany School of Public Health is conducting work as a part of a multiscale research network to make the food system sustainable, equitable and resilient.
January SPH Research Report
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health research from January 2022.
SPH Study Analyzes Instagram for Child Injury Prevention Messages
ALBANY, N.Y (January 24, 2022) – A recent study from the School of Public Health shows that Instagram posts promoting injury prevention messages to parents often include pictures that do not show the desired safety recommendation— and some do not provide a clear action that parents should take to help prevent injury. This may cause confusion for parents on how they can best keep their children safe.
Lead Exposure and Maternal Depression Together Contribute to Negative Birth Outcomes
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 18, 2022) – A recent study from the School of Public Health found that pregnant women who experienced depression and had higher levels of lead exposure were more likely to have negative birth outcomes.
Increasing Female Dentists Improves Health Equity
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 11, 2022) - The dental profession is undergoing substantial demographic changes, especially in relation to gender. A new study conducted by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC) at the University at Albany’s Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) builds on their previous work on gender diversity in dentistry. Researchers used data from the 2014-2018 American Community Survey (ACS) to assess variation in workforce participation patterns among dentists related to certain personal characteristics.
School Clinicians Would Benefit from More Training in Opioid Misuse Interventions
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 10, 2021) – Schools play a critical role in opioid misuse prevention. However, a study from the School of Public Health found that school-based health center providers lack the training and confidence to successfully deliver opioid misuse interventions.
New York State Department of Health and UAlbany to Recruit Participants for National PFAS Health Study
The New York State Department of Health and the School of Public Health announced that residents in the Hoosick Falls area and the City of Newburgh are invited to take part in a national Multi-Site PFAS Health Study