NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Tobacco usage among children and adolescents has increased tremendously alongside the use of e-cigarettes. According to a 2024 report from the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 37 million children worldwide reported using tobacco. As of 2023, e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product in the United States, with approximately 7.7% of middle- and high-school students reporting usage.
Continue reading “E-Cigarette Marketing Gimmicks Increase Rates of Adolescent Smokers”
Researchers are evaluating the widespread public health concerns in Venezuela following an analysis of current conditions. The Venezuelan economic crisis and the erosion of healthcare-related infrastructure has caused a series of public health consequences.
Continue reading “Researchers Call for Humanitarian Aid Amid Public Health Concerns in Venezuela”
In 1984, Bhopal, India, experienced a poisonous gas leak of methyl isocyanate from the Union Carbide pesticide factory, resulting in the death and injuries of thousands. Many survivors still receive medical care from the Bhopal Memorial Hospital Research Center, which, in 2020, became a COVID-only facility in response to the pandemic. This caused a mass disruption of services for the gas leak survivors, who were forced to find other means of care.
Continue reading “Impact of COVID-19 on Treatment Availability for Gas Leak Survivors in Bhopal, India”
On December 3rd, 1984, arguably the worst industrial disaster occurred in Bhopal, India. The toxic gas leak injured 554,895 people, leaving approximately 102,000 permanently disabled. More than 40 tons of poisonous methyl isocyanate gas was released from a nearby pesticide production power plant, resulting in an estimated 3,800 fatalities.
Continue reading “Neha Yunus’ Case Study on the 1984 Bhopal Disaster”
On February 13, 2023, 43-year old Anthony McRae killed three and critically injured five Michigan State University (MSU) students. In this case study, Jessica presents the epidemiological facts and the management of the MSU school shooting.
Continue reading “Jessica Rodriguez’s Case Study on the 2023 Michigan State University Shooting”
Rio de Janeiro has declared a public health emergency due to an outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever. This viral infection is transmitted from vector to human through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Dengue fever is often asymptomatic; however, possible symptoms of the illness include high fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and a rash. Symptoms only last a week, with some cases developing a more chronic form and the patients requiring further medical care.
Continue reading “Incidence of Dengue Fever Rises in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil”
Candida auras (C. auris) is a drug-resistant fungus with a dangerously high mortality rate. Most C. auris cases are resistant to one antifungal drug at minimum. However, chronic cases include strains which are resistant to all three antifungal drugs used to treat the fungus. Cases of C. auris typically arise in healthcare facilities, due to prolonged isolation periods following exposure.
Continue reading “Sarah Crisci’s Case Study on Candida auras in New York”
Volcanoes near Iceland’s capital of Reykjavik are now active after being dormant for nearly 800 years. As a response, Icelanders are working night and day to build dykes the size of three-story buildings to protect crucial infrastructure from the flow of lava. Reykjavik has a population of 30,000, accounting for approximately 8% of Iceland’s total population and is home to a vital power plant. Experts warn that the six volcanic systems in Iceland will be active for up to three centuries.
Continue reading “Iceland Prepares for Increased Volcanic Activity”
AMR is a leading cause in global fatalities from infectious diseases such as malaria and HIV. An international team of researchers studied what is known as “the most comprehensive assessment yet” for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans.
Continue reading “WHO Outlines Global Strategies to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance Threat to Public Health”
The world is currently experiencing a mass shortage of nurses. The U.S. has lost an estimated 100,000 nurses since the pandemic hit in 2020, and this number is expected to rise to approximately 600,000 in the next three years. The same issue faces the United Kingdom and Switzerland, with Switzerland experiencing high drop out rate of 18% to 36% among new nursing students.
Continue reading “Worldwide Shortage of Nurses Declared a Global Health Emergency”