NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Although 126,000 gallons of oil pales in comparison to the Deepwater Horizon and Exxon Valdez oil spills, the potential harm to humans and the environment is still substantial. The Orange County health officials have issued a warning to avoid recreational water activities, have closed public beaches, and advise people exposed to seek medical attention.
Dr. Robyn Gershon is leading a study to examine why so many New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority employees have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Continue reading “The Effect of COVID-19 on MTA Workers: Led by NYU Team”
Haiti, already recovering from severe coronavirus outbreaks and a recent presidential assassination, was struck by Tropical Depression Grace on August 14, 2021.
Continue reading “Haiti’s Natural and Man-Made Disasters”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a new outbreak forecasting center designed with three key functions: predict outbreaks using forecasting and modeling, expand capacities for data sharing and integration, and disseminate information to key decision-makers.
Continue reading “New Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics”