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Today, September 25, FSR is joining the global health community in recognizing World Lung Day 2024. With sarcoidosis affecting the lungs in up to 90% of cases, we stand alongside the call for "Clean Air and Healthy Lungs for All." Together, we can raise awareness about lung health and support those impacted by pulmonary sarcoidosis. Learn more about how you can take action this World Lung Day to protect lung health and promote cleaner air. https://loom.ly/mI355L4

This month's issue of our newsletter, Public Health Matters, is ready! The topics include a calendar of public health occasions related to communicable diseases, recent news stories, learning opportunities, and our recent blog posts. Take a look, and let us know what you think. We're very interested in your feedback, including ideas for future content. We want the newsletter to be useful to YOU. For the April issue of Public Health Matters, see https://zc.vg/MiltD?m=0. To get future issues delivered straight to your email inbox, you can subscribe at https://zc.vg/Ftqer. #publichealth #publichealthmatters #newsletter

According to our 2022 Annual Report released in January, we identified fentanyl as an emerging public health threat. Since 2000, Poison Centers have documented a total of 53,144 fentanyl exposures. Did you know that people in their 30s experienced the most exposure to Fentanyl? Learn more by viewing our interactive dashboard at https://bit.ly/3HBrxCY

We are putting a spotlight on childhood lung health this morning with a session at #ERSCongress.    Aimed at patients, professionals and policymakers, the workshop presents an opportunity to engage in important, EU policy-shaping discussion. It will look at how we can ensure that childhood lung health is placed higher up on the political and public health agenda.      Lung disease is often seen as a condition of the elderly. However, we know that damage to lung health begins in the womb and that childhood exposures can cause long-term lung disease. By focusing on childhood health, we can encourage the next generation to make good choices around lung health.       Alongside this focus, the European Lung Foundation is also establishing a youth working group to ensure that young people are engaged in policy discussion at the European level. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eMyMgW4B   European Respiratory Society

Are you attending VCU Health's Health of Women 2024 starting this May 10? Kick off the event with the free pre-conference symposium hosted by SWHR on May 9, "Emerging Topics in Women’s Health: Autoimmune Disease Challenge." This panel will discuss the impacts of autoimmune diseases on women’s health across the lifespan: https://ow.ly/ArUN50Rh1MF #SWHRtalksAutoimmune

[Highlight Clip] WHO is Coming for Free Speech One of the things the World Health Organization wants to do is limit free speech under the guise of eliminating misinformation. In this clip, you’ll learn why we should be worried about WHO controlling the global pandemic narrative. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eh4PuNJ4

Cardiodiabesity is the number one cause of premature death and disability and the top area of health care spend. Glen Stettin, MD, explains how Evernorth is focused on addressing this group of conditions. In our latest Evernorth Research Institute report, learn how preventing disease progression is the key to addressing cardiodiabesity and reducing the cost of care: https://bit.ly/43krmGc

Important insights emerge from this meta-analysis, shedding light on the health impacts of e-cigarettes and dual use. It emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive examination in shaping effective public health policies. Population-Based Disease Odds for E-Cigarettes and Dual Use versus Cigarettes- https://lnkd.in/gy8Jhmwc

Bed bugs can impact public health without being a vector for disease. Here’s what you need to know about recent research and why staying informed can help make you a better PMP. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gV5fsB9C

LIVE at 9:00 a.m. ET: Long covid presents a growing public health challenge worldwide, with potentially tens of millions affected by lingering post-infection symptoms. Join Washington Post Live for conversations featuring leading policymakers, medical researchers and first-hand accounts about the causes, prevalence and long-term impacts of long covid. Watch here: wapo.st/longcovidjuly2024