Highlights
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In 1992, CDC launched a center dedicated to providing leadership in preventing and controlling injuries using a public health approach. Debra Houry, MD, MPH, has led the center since 2014 and has overseen many significant developments.
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Tens of millions of Americans continue to suffer from long COVID, which can cause a lingering spectrum of health issues.
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No countries and few capital cities met standards for fine particle air pollution in 2021. Asian and African nations are most affected by air pollution, a report finds.
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Better pay and benefits are needed to energize recruitment of epidemiologists, a report says.
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Humans and nature may not be able to adapt to the dangers posed by climate change, including severe weather events. However, some of the damage may be avoided if governments rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Johnson talks with The Nation’s Health about HRSA’s ongoing commitment to health equity in America, lessons learned from the pandemic and how to build the public health workforce.
Check out more public health news in this month's full issue.
Next issue: Our July 2022 issue will be live July 1
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.
