NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Marsha Williams is a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) student at New York University’s School of Global Public Health. She conducted her Advanced Applied Practice Experience (AAPE) at Americares, focusing on anticipatory action in humanitarian response to climate change. We spoke with Marsha to learn about her interests in public health, the Americares project and more. Read our Q&A with Marsha below!
Interviewed by Sara Merken.
Tropical cyclones indirectly cause long-term effects on mortality for years beyond the initial event, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. The study, published on October 2, is particularly relevant in the wake of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, which hit the Southeastern U.S. in September and October, respectively.
Continue reading “Tropical Cyclones Indirectly Trigger Deaths for Years, Study Says”
The disparity between high-income countries (HICs) and low-middle-income countries (LMICs) continues to persist, with an increasing emphasis on the impact it has on children with cancer. The American Childhood Cancer Organization states that 400,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year globally; however, thousands of children in LMICs remain undiagnosed, widening the gap between those who receive treatment and those who do not.
Continue reading “Highlighting Inequities in Cancer Care Between Low and High Income Countries”
Data recently released by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that more than 4,000 people died from cholera in 2023, representing a 71% increase in reported deaths compared to the prior year. Reported cholera cases rose by 13% during that period, according to the WHO’s global cholera statistics.
Continue reading “New WHO Data Shows Surging Global Cholera Deaths”