Epidemic

Michigan Public Health database serves as resource for researchers on Tobacco 21 laws

Researchers can now utilize a new interactive tool housing US data on Tobacco 21 (T21) laws—regulations that raise the minimum age of the sale of tobacco products to 21. Nancy Fleischer, associate professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, worked on the database and highlights that data collected for this tool can be used by researchers to further study the effects and public health impact of T21 policies.

After COVID-19 Illness, Michiganders Experienced Increased Disabilities

New research from Nancy Fleischer

Michigan residents who were sick with COVID-19 in 2020 were almost twice as likely to experience disability following their illness, according to the latest report from the Michigan COVID-19 Recovery Surveillance Study.

2021 In Pandemic News: What We've Learned and Where We're Headed

Emily Martin on WDET

Emily Martin, associate professor of Epidemiology, highlights the accomplishments and pitfalls of this second pandemic year, and what to expect going into 2022.

As a Season of Joy Arrives, Pandemic Stress Weighs Heaviest on Least-Healthy Older Adults

New research from Lindsay Kobayashi

Poll finds many people over 50 have found joy and stayed resilient amid a prolonged public health crisis, but shows stress too.

US Nears 800,000 COVID-19 Deaths As Omicron Looms

Aubree Gordon quoted in National Geographic

Despite the availability of vaccines, the disease has become one of the nation’s leading causes of death—and more people are letting their guard down. Aubree Gordon, associate professor of Epidemiology, discusses the importance of vaccination for COVID-19.

The Pandemic of the Vaccinated Is Here

Jon Zelner quoted in The Atlantic

A coming winter surge and the spread of Omicron have made it clear that COVID is everyone’s problem. Jon Zelner, assistant professor of Epidemiology, discusses how growing Omicron cases could cause massive disruptions to current virus mitigation strategies in the US.