Johns Hopkins Public Health Magazine
The MAGAZINE of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Spring 2012 | www.jhsph.edu
News Briefs
End Game
After malaria transmission drops precipitously, epidemiologist William Moss asks, What next?
Home, Safe Home
Can the risk for childhood injuries be reduced with a checklist that looks at hazards in the home?
The Mystery of Vif
Scientist Xiao-Fang Yu’s latest discovery probes a weakness in HIV: a “bodyguard” molecule called Vif.
Thinking Big
Because the obesity problem is so complicated, there’s plenty of room for innovative solutions, says researcher Sara Bleich.
Better Access, Better Lives
Only one in five African women reports using contraception, but things are improving. Here’s how.
A Global Call for Mental Help
Judy Bass and her colleagues are calling for a UN General Assembly on global mental health issues.
Cut the Cord Cleanly
Using a common antiseptic called chlorhexidine can decrease newborn mortality by 20 percent in some developing countries.
Blowin’ in the Wind
Professor David Smith wants to understand the “search algorithm” that guides mosquitoes from birth to bite.
Recognizing Humanity
Actor and refugee advocate Sam Waterston received the Goodermote Humanitarian Award on May 9.
The Book on Saving the World
The late Carl Taylor, his son Daniel and grandson Jesse Oak recently published Empowerment on an Unstable Planet.
Fighting for Docs in War Zones
Leonard Rubenstein seeks global support for health workers whose neutrality is egregiously and persistently violated.
Running to a New Life
The Back on My Feet organization helps homeless people build confidence and a better future through exercise.
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