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The findings underscore the critical role of social and built environment characteristics in influencing COVID-19 spread and mortality patterns.
Beth Dodson, PRC faculty, emphasizes the urgent need to improve physical activity among children. As a member of the 2024 Report Card Research Advisory Committee, she advocates for evidence-based policies, such as safe biking routes and increased physical education, to combat declining activity levels nationwide.
The People, Health & Place Unit at WashU’s Brown School is tackling health disparities in Brazil through partnerships and research on urban inequalities. Their interdisciplinary efforts aim to inform public health strategies globally, including in St. Louis, where similar challenges persist.
In her work with local organizations to promote health and wellness in the St. Louis region, Diana Parra Perez, PhD ’13, sees the power of solidarity.
The Brown School is pleased to present our Foundations of Pandemic Preparedness & Response program. This five-part, 20-hour program provides a self-paced, online tool kit to help public health and social service professionals respond, mitigate, and prevent infectious disease outbreaks, focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic. The course is a foundational experience designed to build basic understanding and skills in: Epidemiology Surveillance […]
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