Highlights
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The burden of the COVID-19 response on the public health workforce is reflected in declining childhood vaccination rates and spikes in chronic disease, suicide, drug overdoses, violence and sexually transmitted infections.
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COVID-19 safety measures and behaviors have relaxed in many places, but with case counts rising and more mutations expected, it’s clear the pandemic is far from over. Is the disease truly moving toward an endemic phase?
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Even as the federal government struggles to come to agreement on how to address climate change, states are charging forward, taking steps to protect the health and lives of residents.
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A federal public health system is needed to address ongoing and future health crises, advance equity and earn trust, according to a report from the Commonwealth Fund.
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With election season here, knowing where candidates stand on key issues of importance for public health, such as climate justice, is vital. One of the best ways to find out is to ask directly.
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About 150 million people have become food insecure since the pandemic first spread around the world in 2020.
Check out more public health news in this month's full issue.
Next issue: Our October 2022 issue will be live Oct. 3
Special Section: All of Us Research Program making strides in health
Series: Read articles in our series on social determinants of health and share our infographics.
