NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
According to a recent study by the CDC, adults aged 65 and older hospitalized for COVID-19 accounted for 87.9% in-hospital deaths from January to June 2023. Data shows that approximately 53 million U.S. adults are in this population category. Despite being more at risk, only around 43% of individuals from this age group received the bivalent booster shot approved by the FDA in April.
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Improvements in two fields have been crucial in increasing life expectancy in the past century: vaccination and clean water. While the importance of water sanitization is indisputable, vaccination has been subject to criticism and suspicion ever since it was first created.
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In this brief, Glassman outlines key definitions in the field of disaster management. The brief introduces the three categories of disasters: natural, man-made or both.
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In this discussion post, Ivy van Domselaar offers an incisive view on definitions and public perception of terrorism by answering the following three questions:
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In this discussion, Gogineni presents trends in natural disasters and terrorism. She comments on how climate change is increasing natural disasters on a global scale, and how disaster warning systems and efforts in global coordination can help reduce the number of fatalities in the event of these disasters. Gogineni also discusses the role of increased security in public areas in decreasing the number of terrorist attacks.
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On Monday, heavy rainfall in Libya over two consecutive days caused the collapse of two dams in the coastal city Derna. The consequent flood has killed at least 8,000 people with 10,000 currently missing. Many were unsure of what to do as water began converging in the street at 2:30AM. Those who survived this disaster recall horrific scenes of bodies floating past them as they struggle to escape the flood.
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Valionica Fayette is a second-year Master of Public Health student at New York University’s School of Global Public Health with a concentration in Management. She currently works in an outpatient rehabilitation center as an Administrative Support and Rehabilitation Aide. Read our Q&A with Valionica below!
Interviewed by Dr. Robyn Gershon.
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In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, early-stage cancer diagnoses decreased by nearly 20%. Lancet Oncology recently published a study stating that patients were more likely to get diagnosed with a metastatic disease due to the disruptions to the healthcare system. This study analyzed all types of cancer and is the most comprehensive analysis of cancer diagnoses during the pandemic. The Lancet Oncology utilized a nationwide registry, which captured over 70% of cancer diagnoses. The study found that the largest decline in diagnoses occurred during the initial shutdowns in early 2020.
Continue reading “The Pandemic’s Negative Impact on Cancer Diagnosis”In India, discussions around mental health remain stigmatized despite its high human and economic cost. Healthcare workers in India are at a higher risk for mental health problems due to the physical and emotional demands of their profession.
Continue reading “Aaryakumari Matroja, Kristen Gladish, Mercy Mirimo, and Lu Wang’s Presentation on Post Disaster Mental Health care for Healthcare Workers”
Joanna Horvath is a Master of Public Health graduate in Social and Behavioral Science. Her public health experience so far has centered around projects related to the prevention of opioid overdoses, cancer, and women and children’s health issues.
Before coming to New York City to further her education, Joanna worked as a writer for various state public health campaigns. In addition to her MPH from NYU, she completed a Master’s Certificate in Conflict Transformation from St. Mary’s University and currently works as a Visitor Experience Seasonal Ambassador for The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
To learn more about Joanna, we spoke with the master’s student about conflict transformation, art therapy, her thesis presentation in Northern Ireland, and where her interest in public health began. Read our Q&A with Joanna below!
Interviewed by Selina Ma.
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