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We all are concerned about under-5 diarrhea. The world has made remarkable progress in reducing under-5 child mortality. So, older children are growing in number. We recently published an article in Plos One where we aimed to identify clinical differentials and variations of pathogens among younger (less than five) and older (five to nine years) diarrheal children. We hope our findings may help clinicians formulate better case management strategies and public health researchers to think more about children of 5 to 9 years to reduce diarrhea morbidity. I am privileged to be a Senior author of this article with the legendary Prof. Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed, a pioneer in child nutrition research, which I do not actually deserve. https://lnkd.in/eqse7Tmr Happy reading!

Although PUBLIC HEALTH  was defined as “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals.” — CEA Winslow, public health is an interdisciplinary field. For instance, epidemiology, biostatistics, social sciences and management of health services are all relevant. Other important sub-fields include environmental health, community health, behavioral health, health economics, public policy, mental health, health education, health politics, occupational safety, disability, oral health, gender issues in health, and sexual and reproductive health. Public health, together with primary care, secondary care, and tertiary care, is part of overall healthcare system.

Public health professionals have to communicate timely public health information in an increasingly complex environment. Misinformation is pervasive across disciplines, but there are unique impacts on the field of public health: -Erosion of trust in public health -Compromised public health communications -Inequitable health outcomes With PHCC's new resource, The Public Health Communicators Guide to Misinformation, you can learn more about the current landscape of trending false narratives and tips and tools for assessing risk and responding. Download the guide: https://lnkd.in/eWwD9fR3 Questions about the content? Reach out to me. I’m a #PHCCAmbassador. @PublicHealthCommunicationsCollaborative

We at DSUK have been involved with a national research project looking at the benefit of probiotics in improving the bowel health of children with Down syndrome. (Final results yet to be published) As part of the protect, I did some background reading and was fascinated to learn about how the gut microbiome potentially plays a huge part in children's overall health and development, as well as the important role it plays on our own health as adults. Here is the link to the piece I subsequently wrote, which may be of interest to some of you. https://lnkd.in/ef4M8Du3

Many nations aren’t meeting their green health care commitments, study says. “The health care sector is responsible for nearly 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and results in 4 million Disability Adjusted Life Years [a measure of years lost due to ill health, disability, or early death] lost annually,” said Jodi Sherman, an associate professor of anesthesiology at Yale School of Medicine and of epidemiology in environmental health sciences at Yale School of Public Health, and co-senior author the new study. “At the same time, people need more health care to treat climate and pollution-related diseases, and health systems must increase their resilience to severe weather-related events,” Sherman said. Source: #YaleNews https://lnkd.in/dMtQ5zQm #health #ghg #greenhealthcare #greenhealth #climaterelateddiseases #pollution #climatechange #sustainability #womeninsustainability #environmentalsustainability

James Gallagher's exploration of ticks and tick-borne diseases highlights a growing public health concern, as climate change extends tick seasons and introduces new species to the UK. The article underscores the urgency of developing and validating accurate diagnostic tests. The current gold standard for Lyme disease diagnosis, based on IgM and IgG antibodies, often misses early infections, leading to prolonged suffering and complex clinical cases. Despite the clear need for improved diagnostics, there are significant barriers to accepting and funding new tests. Funding committees and policymakers must recognize the critical gaps in current diagnostic methods. Investing in innovative tests, like qPCR and phage-based diagnostics, can enhance early detection, improving patient outcomes and reducing long-term healthcare costs. The scientific community must advocate for dedicated funding to validate these novel diagnostics and integrate them into clinical practice. Without such advancements, patients will continue to endure delayed diagnoses and inadequate treatments, perpetuating the cycle of chronic illness and healthcare inefficiencies. https://lnkd.in/eN7QbMsz

Is Trump's 'Make America Healthy Again' Plan at a Crossroads? Donald Trump's renewed focus on public health policy is stirring heated debate. From his promise to combat chronic disease with the "Make America Healthy Again" plan to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial influence, sweeping changes to federal health institutions are on the table. What does this mean for health equity, food policy, and scientific research? STAT gathered insights from leading voices in cardiology, health equity, nutrition science, and epidemiology. Questions that were raised include: 🔹 Can heart health momentum withstand political turbulence? 🔹 Will food policy prioritize nutrition security? 🔹 Is this an opportunity to reform, or is this a rollback of progress? Explore the crossroads of public health, chronic illness, and equity under the new administration. 🔗 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eWHvwZfF At Downeast Digital, we are committed to advancing health equity and advocating for policies that improve outcomes for all communities. The evolving landscape of health policy will directly impact underserved populations, and we are dedicated to ensuring their voices are heard. Elizabeth Cooney Isabella Cueto Usha Lee McFarling Anil Oza Jonathan Wosen, PhD Daniel Dawes

I can now say I’m published! Abstract Communities are increasingly interested in primary prevention efforts to reduce health inequities. However, few communities can access local data on social determinants of health and many do not have the skills or training to interpret data to inform decision making on appropriate strategies that impact social determinants of health. A population-based youth health survey administered to middle and high school students, such as exists in most states in the United States, can assess health behaviors and risk and protective factors. The schools and school districts that participate are provided with reports of results and data interpretation resources that support their understanding of risk and protective factors to inform local decision making and action. Other states can similarly provide local data and resources on risk and protective factors to help communities collaborate on primary prevention efforts that achieve health equity.

What are the human health impacts from consuming contaminated fish? People are not exempt from this dilemma as we become exposed to chemicals via fish consumption and other forms of exposure to water. The state performs regular testing and issue advisories for species and waterways in which pollutant concentrations exceed limitations meant to protect us from harm. Health concerns such as cancer, developmental impairments, and neurological issues are not immediate but gradual risks if we eat great quantities of contaminated fish over time. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gQWSf_UD #neurological #fish #contamination #health