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Bloomberg american health initiative

Kristin Mmari in Baltimore City greened lot

Community Health

A green path to improve mental health

Published July 16, 2025

Cleaning up and 'greening' vacant lots can not only reduce eyesores but also boost the mental health of nearby residents, Hopkins study shows

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Public health

Life expectancy lower in the U.S. than in the U.K.

Published Dec 3, 2024

Report finds that life expectancy in the U.S. is, on average, 78.6 years versus 81.3 years in England and Wales—a gap that could be narrowed by policy changes, researchers say

A woman kneels and cries in a field of white flags

Public health

Life expectancy is declining in the U.S. It doesn't have to be.

Published Dec 6, 2022

A new report authored by experts from the Bloomberg School of Public Health identify solutions to pressing public health concerns that are causing the average American life expectancy to fall

Public Health

Report advises on state and local spending of opioid litigation settlement funds

Published Jan 27, 2021

Guidelines call for states and local governments to focus on addiction treatment and prevention and to avoid diverting funds to close budget gaps

Hospital staff in personal protective equipment and masks transport a patient to the ICU

Public health

A moment of truth for public health in America

Published Dec 10, 2020

Gathering Anthony Fauci and other leading public health figures, the Bloomberg American Health Summit examines COVID-19's far-ranging impact on U.S. health challenges