Johns Hopkins Public Health Magazine
The MAGAZINE of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Summer 2009 | www.jhsph.edu
Homing in on Asthma
Researchers want to know why asthma seems to especially target inner-city children. Could indoor pollution—caused by tobacco smoke, mice, cockroaches, gas stoves and pets—be a reason?
Public Health in Abu Dhabi
HAAD is moving quickly to build a public health infrastructure to tackle the chronic disease problems, manage the health care system and handle other critical issues.
Virginity Pledges: Protection or Not?
The notion of fresh-faced teens pledging chastity until marriage through abstinence-promoting programs may be comforting to many adults. But it may be false comfort, according to a recent study.
A World of Hurt
Unsafe stoves, uncovered wells, and kerosene stored in soda bottles—these and other risks exact a horrific toll on children in developing countries. What's the best way to prevent injuries?
Meet H1N1
Virologist Andrew Pekosz provides an intro to the H1N1 virus, what makes it dangerous, and what those H's and N?s are all about.
Departments
Open Mike
We have to view the latest H1N1 pandemic as a warning.
Editor's Note
A campaign to remember.
Letters to the Editor
Guns, guns, guns and the letters they provoke; remembering George Comstock; and a message from Nigeria.
Accolades
Simple tips on newborn care save lives in Bangladesh and earn a Lancet Paper of the Year Award; plus other faculty an student honors.
About the Magazine
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Awards
The magazine has collected national awards and other honors over the years for articles and general excellence.
Alumni Notes
Small Changes, Big Impact
A member of the Swiss Senate, alumnus Felix Gutzwiller, straddles the worlds of politics and public health.
Alumni Notes
Who's working in Senegal, the White House, Finland or Guatemala?
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