Epidemiology

Exclusion of Black and Hispanic women from health studies masked racial disparities on menopausal aging

New research from Michigan Public Health

New research led by University of Michigan School of Public Health reveals that participant selection bias in women's health studies may obscure earlier onset menopause among Black and Hispanic women. The study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, highlights the failure to consider weathering—a framework that recognizes the impact of chronic stress and social influences on oppressed populations—as a factor.

Statewide report explores pandemic's effects on Michigan residents depending on where they live

New MI CReSS report

A new report examining the pandemic's impact on Michigan residents previously infected with COVID-19 explores differences between urban and rural communities, finding, for example, that nonmetropolitan residents more often reported long COVID while metropolitan residents more often reported barriers to care or treatment.

Warming climate in Brazil may increase risk of Zika, dengue by 2050

New research from Michigan Public Health

The transmission potential of Zika or dengue in Brazil may increase by 10% to 20% in the next 30 years due to warming temperatures linked to climate change, according to University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers.

COVID-19 public health emergency ends, but research, lessons go on

Researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

New study details RSV prevalence and outcomes in hospitalized adults

Q&A with Emily Martin

Emily Martin, associate professor of Epidemiology, speaks with editors of the Science Speaks Blog by the Infectious Diseases Society of America to detail a new study about RSV prevalence and outcomes of hospitalized adults.

Youatt, Foxman, Israel, other faculty recognized with 2023 Public Health Honors

This spring, University of Michigan School of Public Health students, faculty and staff were recognized for their incredible accomplishments during the 2022-2023 academic year and beyond.