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Public health

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When the abuser is a child, too
Published Spring 2018
The criminal justice system is failing children convicted of child sex abuse, Hopkins researchers say / Johns Hopkins Magazine
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Students launch new speaker series
Published March 6, 2018
Osler Medical Symposium, which focuses on topics in health and medicine, debuts with four spring semester events
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Public Health
Life expectancy gains slowing
Published Jan 29, 2018
Progress in health technology has not been enough to keep average life expectancy increasing at historic rates, study finds
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Public health
An early warning system for malaria
Published Oct 23, 2017 Video
Using satellite and population data, researchers hope to give public health officials more lead time
Photo feature
A stateless people, a public health crisis
Published Oct 18, 2017
Center for Communication Programs works in Bangladesh to protect the health of the Rohingya during refugee crisis
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Public health
Buzzworthy emoji idea
Published Sept 18, 2017
Mosquito symbol for social media would make it easier for health professionals to communicate about risks, research
'MIT Tech Review'
Suchi Saria recognized among top innovators
Published Aug 17, 2017
Computer scientist whose algorithms help detect life-threatening sepsis named to '35 Innovators Under 35' list
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Public health
3 proposals earn BAHI seed grants
Published Aug 10, 2017
Bloomberg American Health Initiative support projects addressing climate change, sexual assault
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Global Health
Netting a sustainable business model
Published July 20, 2017
After successful bed net campaigns in Ghana, researchers aim to create a thriving, sustainable commercial market
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Study abroad
Learning at the edge of Africa
Published July 19, 2017
During study abroad program in South Africa, Johns Hopkins students gain a global perspective on public health challenges