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Category Archives: public health

Top 30 Web Forums on Vaccinations

Although this generation may not know what the whooping cough is, chances are we and our kids have or will be vaccinated for it. With the number of vaccinations required per child coming in at over 20 by the time … Continue reading

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Top 25 Social Sites for Public Health Professionals

One of the fastest growing fields of interest is that of public health. Public health deals with keeping the population as a whole healthy, raising awareness of best health practices among members of the public. As technology continues to advance, … Continue reading

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What Are the Healthiest Cities in the World? 25 Infographics, Studies and Rankings

Attendees at the 1998 international Healthy Cities conference held in Athens, Greece, coined the term, “healthy urban planning.” Since that time, artists and designers have used data to show the public health (or lack of that health) in and around … Continue reading

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Top 20 Most Influential AIDS Researchers

Since the first cases of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) appeared in 1981, many researchers have contributed toward finding causes, cures and education about this global epidemic. The following 20 individuals are but a few of many researchers who have … Continue reading

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52 Eye-Opening Global Health Videos on YouTube

One of the biggest issues right now is health. Global health appears to be in the news regularly, as we find out more about health conditions around the world — and compare these conditions to health in the U.S. Public … Continue reading

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50 Excellent Public Health Web Sites Worth Bookmarking

Anyone who works in the public health sector may know that public health concerns local, regional, national and international health concerns. This list of 50 excellent public health Web sites are worth bookmarking if you need sources that offer assistance, … Continue reading

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50 Free Open Courseware Classes to Study Public Health

With the recent attention on public health and the health care reform debate, it is little surprise that many are interested learning more about the subject of health policy. If you work in public health, or if you are just … Continue reading

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