Epidemiology

A person holding a syringe to administer a vaccine. In the background, A patient sits in a chair.

A ripple effect of cutting global vaccine programs

Q&A with Abram Wagner

Epidemiologist Abram Wagner discusses why US funding for global vaccination programs benefits Americans through job creation, disease prevention, and economic stability, while building international goodwill and protecting vulnerable populations worldwide.

Field of ragweed plants.

Rising pollen levels pose deadly risk for older adults

As climate change intensifies pollen seasons across the country, new research from the University of Michigan reveals a connection between pollen exposure and death rates among older adults with breathing problems.

Person washing hands in water pump.

Improving global health: A closer look at WASH interventions

Q&A with Andrew Brouwer and Joe Eisenberg

A recent study led by Michigan Public Health researchers offers new insights into why water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions sometimes fall short, and how to approach the developments of more effective public health strategies.