Johns Hopkins Public Health Magazine
The MAGAZINE of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Spring 2011 | www.jhsph.edu
Sensing Change
The next revolution in behavioral science? Gathering real-time data on study participants rather than relying on their imperfect memories.
De Facto Organic
Since its 1991 food crisis, Cuba has replaced its sugar cane monoculture with a sustainable, organic agricultural system.
Emirs Drive Change
In Nigeria, traditional rulers are working with Gates Institute researchers to transform negative traditions into new practices that improve health for women.
Racially Skewed Weight Counseling
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., but physicians are less likely to offer weight-related counseling to obese patients who are black.
Deadlier Heat Waves Ahead
Climate change may cause hotter and deadlier summers in late 21st century Chicago.”
Needle-Free Measles Vaccine
A dry powder measles vaccine could get vaccines to those who need them, especially in developing countries.
Not Tonight, I Have Autonomy
A survey of sub-Saharan African women shows that when they have more decision-making power, they have less sex.
Women Benefit from Male Circumcision
A multiyear study from Rakai, Uganda shows that male circumcision may reduce the rates of HPV infection among women.
Better Times for Vital Statistics
Births to older women are up. Births to teen mothers are down. And why the U.S. needs more timely vital statistics.
Youth on Yoga
Mindfulness and yoga-based movement may be an antidote for urban youth with social-emotional difficulties.
CAAT Celebrates 30 Years
The Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing promotes alternatives to animal use in research, product safety testing and education.
MSPH Degree Debuts
The new Master of Science in Public Health brings clarity as a professional degree.
News to Live By
Linking roadways and asthma; parents' limited influence on kids' diets; and persistently high rates of HIV infection among African-American men who have sex with men.
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