Public health news

Stigma regarding children with cancer and their families can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment dropout, worsening outcomes. But before the problem of stigma can be addressed, researchers need to understand it better.

Gun violence remains the top health concern in St. Louis, but new data from iHeard St. Louis — a program of WashU’s School of Public Health — shows rising concern about mental health and addiction. The annual survey reveals shifting public priorities and growing awareness of food insecurity and extreme weather.

Nuanced approach needed when helping children linked to armed groups rebuild lives

Public Health dean recognized for promoting understanding of underlying factors that shape health

The inaugural class includes MPH, PhD and dual-degree students as WashU’s School of Public Health begins formal planning for its academic future.

Changing political priorities are siphoning resources away from efforts to promote physical activity and threaten to reverse decades of health gains, writes Rodrigo Reis.

Analysis finds that students in sports are much less likely to report suicidal thoughts, behaviors.

Will advise AcademyHealth on trends, challenges in health services-research methods and data

Implementation research has been critical driver toward ending HIV epidemic

WashU School of Public Health’s Sandro Galea and Salma Abdalla co-lead a $3 million initiative to transform health research and policy.