News Archive

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Discarded Electrical Items Pose Threat to Children’s Health in Africa
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 3, 2022) – A review from UAlbany’s Department of Environmental Health Sciences in collaboration with the World Health Organization shows that discarded electronics and electrical equipment pose health threats to children in African counties where it is imported and dismantled under unsafe conditions.
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SPH Faculty and Staff Recognized for Sustainability Work
ALBANY, N.Y. (December 21, 2021) - Each semester, the Terra Award is presented by UAlbany’s Office of Sustainability to a student, faculty and staff member who have contributed to advancing sustainability. This semester, John Justino and Lynne Greabell from the School of Public Health (SPH) received Terra Awards for their work
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Lack of Internet Access May Be a Barrier for Covid-19 Vaccination
ALBANY, N.Y. (December 20, 2021) – While many providers rely on online systems to schedule vaccine appointments, a recent study from the School of Public Health shows that this may be a barrier for increasing Covid-19 vaccine uptake.
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SPH Research: Infants Experiencing Feeding Problems More Likely to Develop Developmental Delays
Infants who experience feeding problems are more likely to develop developmental delays later in childhood, according to a new study done in partnership with the University’s School of Public Health.
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Research Report: December 10-16, 2021
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health research from December 10-16, 2021.
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist in HIV Diagnoses
While HIV infection rates are declining, a recent study done in partnership with the University shows that racial and ethnic disparities remain in HIV diagnoses among heterosexually active adults in the United States.
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Graduate Student Helps Improve Local Services to Victims of Elder Abuse
A School of Public Health and School of Social Welfare student assisted in developing multi-disciplinary teams designed to fight elder abuse in the Capital Region — teams that monitor and track services provided to victims, identify gaps in service and work to create systemic change.
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Research Report: December 3-9, 2021
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health research from December 3-9, 2021.