Nutrition
The University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy in December published “Ethnic Food Access and Barriers.” Authored by APHA members LaVonna Lewis, PhD, MPH, and David Sloane, PhD, the policy brief looks at the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables in high-poverty neighborhoods and how access to fresh produce at ethnic and farmers markets improves food security. For more information, visit www.socialinnovation.usc.edu.
Human trafficking
Springer in February published “Human Trafficking is a Public Health Issue: A Paradigm Expansion in the United States.” Authored by APHA members Makini Chisholm-Straker, MD, MPH, and Hanni Stoklosa, MD, MPH, the book examines the public health implications of human labor and sex trafficking in the U.S. The book offers possible solutions to trafficking, as well as support and care interventions from a range of sectors. For more information, visit www.springer.com.
Obesity
Johns Hopkins University Press in February published “The Obesity Epidemic: Why Diets and Exercise Don’t Work — and What Does.” Authored by Robyn Toomath, MD, the book explains why quick fixes do not solve obesity, and discusses the environmental and genetic forces behind the condition. For more information, visit www.press.jhu.edu.
Hearing health
The National Academies Press in February published “Hearing Health Care for Adults: Priorities for Improving Access and Affordability.” Authored by Dan Blazer, MD, PhD, MPH; Sarah Domnitz, PhD; and Catharyn Liverman, MLS, the book is a guide for making hearing health more affordable and accessible for all adults, with an emphasis on non-surgical technologies and services. For more information, visit www.nap.edu.
Death
Johns Hopkins University Press in February published “Living in Death’s Shadow: Family Experiences of Terminal Care and Irreplaceable Loss.” Authored by Emily Abel, PhD, MPH, the book features memoirs written by family members of people who died from chronic disease, focusing on developments that have changed the culture of dying. For more information, visit www.press.jhu.edu.
Medical ethics
The American Medical Association in January published a revised edition of the “Code of Medical Ethics.” The updated edition, available in hardcover and e-book formats, builds upon the guidelines for practicing medicine that were first created by AMA in 1847. For more information, visit www.ama-assn.org.
Sexuality
Hachette Book Group in December published a revised and updated paperback edition of “The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating.” The first edition, published in 1994, centered on one of the largest studies of human mating in history. The latest edition builds upon the original text, incorporating new research on human desire. For more information, visit www.hachettebookgroup.com.
Community health
The Healthy, Equitable, Active Land Use Network in January published a report on how land use shapes community health. The report, “Advancing Healthy, Equitable and Active Land Use in Los Angeles,” focuses on health disparities in Los Angeles as they relate to unequal land use development and investment. For more information, visit www.preventioninstitute.org.
Medical professional accreditation
The Public Health Accreditation Board in January published the “Guide to National Public Health Department Reaccreditation: Process and Requirements.” The guide, which outlines the official requirements for the reaccreditation of public health departments, is directed toward accredited health departments that applied for initial accreditation on or before June 30, 2016. For more information, visit www.phaboard.org.
Physical activity
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Society of Health and Physical Educators in January published three resources to improve recess in schools: “Strategies for Recess in Schools,” “Recess Planning in Schools: A Guide to Putting Strategies for Recess into Practice” and a customizable recess planning template. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/healthyschools.
Hearing loss
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in January released a mobile iOS app to measure sound levels in the workplace to decrease the risk of hearing loss. The free NIOSH Sound Level Meter app is designed for industrial hygienists, occupational safety and health managers and other workers who need to measure noise levels on the job. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/niosh.
Orthopedic surgery
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in December launched an online-only open-access journal, JAAOS: Global Research & Reviews. The digital journal serves as a companion to the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. For more information, visit www.aaos.org.
Nursing
The City University of New York’s School of Professional Studies in January launched new online degree and certificate programs in nursing, with offerings in the fields of education, organizational leadership and informatics. Beginning in the fall, the university will accept its inaugural classes for the master of science in nursing education, dual bachelor of science-master of science in nursing education, master of science in nursing organizational leadership and dual bachelor of science-master of science in nursing organizational leadership online degree programs. For more information, visit www.sps.cuny.edu.
HIV
The American Academy of HIV Medicine in November launched an online core curriculum for frontline HIV care providers. The “AAHIVIM Core Curriculum in HIV Care, Prevention and Treatment” adapts content from the AAHIVM Fundamentals of HIV Medicine textbook into 16 learning modules, covering baseline HIV knowledge and advances in clinical care. For more information, visit www.aahivm.org.
Universal health coverage
The World Health Organization in December launched a data portal tracking universal health coverage worldwide in conjunction with Universal Health Coverage Day on Dec. 12. The Universal Health Coverage Data Portal shows countries’ progress toward universal health coverage, using data from WHO’s 194 member states. Next year, WHO will include information on how paying for health services impacts household finances. For more information, visit www.who.int.
Medical research
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Community Guide in January released the “Guide to Using Insufficient Evidence Findings from the Community Preventive Services Task Force.” Three separate guides are available to help public health practitioners, researchers and funders understand and use insufficient evidence findings. For more information, visit www.thecommunityguide.org.
Emergency management
The University of Pittsburgh Center for Health Security in October published “How to Steward Medical Countermeasures and Public Trust in an Emergency: A Communication Casebook for FDA and its Public Health Partners.” The casebook aims to help the Food and Drug Administration and other U.S. government officials convey information about medical countermeasures. For more information, visit www.umpchealthsecurity.org.
HIV/AIDS
Vanderbilt University Press in January published “Lethal Decisions: The Unnecessary Deaths of Women and Children from HIV/AIDS.” Authored by Arthur Ammann, MD, the book looks at the role of international health organizations in the HIV/AIDS crisis and the impact on women and children. For more information, visit www.vanderbilt.edu/university-press.
Tobacco
Tobacco Free New York State in January launched a multimedia campaign aimed at curbing tobacco use among New York youth. The campaign includes multimedia promotions and a children’s picture book, “Jack and Jill (and Tobacco).” For more information, visit www.seenenoughtobacco.org.
Nutrition
The National Network of Public Health Institutes in January released two resources aimed at reducing sodium in food service settings. The institute collaborated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Health Resources in Action to produce “Partnering with Food Service to Reduce Sodium: A Toolkit for Public Health Practitioners.” The institute also collaborated with CDC and the Culinary Institute of America to produce “Reducing Sodium with the World’s Premier Culinary College: Training Videos for Food Service Professionals.” For more information, visit www.nnphi.org.
Doctor-patient communication
Beacon Press in February published “What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear.” Authored by Danielle Ofri, MD, the book features stories of doctors and patients, demonstrating barriers to effective communication. The book offers solutions for improving communication, which can lead to better health outcomes. For more information, visit www.beacon.org.
Medical data
Beacon Press in January published “Our Bodies, Our Data.” Authored by Adam Tanner, MA, the book examines the multibillion-dollar industry of selling patient medical data, and the implications for doctors and patients. For more information, visit www.beacon.org.
Prevention
Oxford University Press in December published “Prevention Diaries: The Practice and Pursuit of Health for All.” Authored by Larry Cohen, MSW, the book looks at the impact of everyday life on health outcomes. For more information, visit www.global.oup.com.
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