Category: Public Health
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Intergenerational Nutrition in Chiapas, Mexico
This research was undertaken as the final capstone project for the M.S. in Global Health program at Georgetown University. Data collection was done by Department of Health at El Colegio de la Frontera Sur in San Cristóbal de Las Casas researchers and staff (see pdf below for references). Study design and data analysis was overseen…
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Georgetown Global Irish Studies Initiative
Curbing Ireland’s Sweet Tooth: The Irish Excise Duty Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Understanding the Reasoning, Implementation, and Efficacy Global Irish Studies Student Research Blog Post Key Policy Points
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LA County Transportation Infrastructure X Health Equity
The paper below describes and analyzes transportation challenges in Los Angeles County through a health equity lens. Through complexity theory, the paper highlights the context that led to the current infrastructure, identifies stakeholders, and proposes future changes using case studies. The project was part of the GLOH 740 Urbanization, Health, & Environment course taught by…
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Covid-19, the New York Cityscape & ‘The New York Times’
The text below is a historical analysis of The New York Times articles covering the NYC subway and cityscape during the initial months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Through use of the from the journal’s online archives, the paper highlights the perceptions of the virus’s impact, identifies journalistic trends, and synthesizes journalistic work with public health…
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Spanish Language Resources for Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)
Published in Spine Deformity 10 January 2022. Abstract Background: Despite an increasing Spanish-speaking population, United States health care remains English dominant. The purpose of this study was to analyze the availability and readability of written patient education materials on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) provided by the top pediatric orthopedic hospitals and the major professional societies. Methods: We…
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Health Financing Challenges in the USA
The paper below aims to describe and analyze health financing challenges in the United States. The project was part of the GLOH 517 Health Economics & Financing course taught by Vincent Turbat, PhD for the Department of International Health at Georgetown University during the fall semester of 2021.
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127 Political Science Blog
One Twenty Seven is the data mirror for Denison University’s campus, investigating social and institutional patterns of interest to the community. The aim of the blog is to challenge conventional wisdom and reflect on campus practices and attitudes, seeking truth through data. You can follow 127 on Twitter to learn more. Covid-19 Policies, Attitudes &…