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The BBC interviewed Dr. Anne Rimoin, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology and the Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health, about how to lower the risk of infection from the Omicron or Delta variants.
Source: BBC News Read Full ArticleFor those gathering with colleagues, friends, and family this holiday season, Dr. Anne Rimoin — UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology and the Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health — shares tips about how to minimize risk.
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The New York Times interviewed Dr. Timothy Brewer, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology, about Imperial County, in California’s southeastern corner, which has a 74% immunization rate, 10% higher than the statewide rate.
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NBC’s Today Show interviewed Dr. Anne Rimoin, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology and the Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health, about a potential wintertime surge.
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Researchers found “racial and ethnic minorities have undoubtedly suffered the most, on multiple levels … during COVID-19."
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Read Full ArticleFive UCLA Fielding School of Public Health scholars - Dr. Sander Greenland, Dr. Ron D. Hays, Dr. Steve Horvath, Dr. Michael Jerrett, and Dr. Marc Suchard - among the most highly cited researchers for 2021.
Source: UCLA Newsroom Read Full ArticleDr. Anne Rimoin, an internationally recognized expert on emerging infections, global health, infectious disease surveillance systems and vaccinations who has been engaged in pandemic preparedness and response work for more than two decades, has been appointed to the newly established Gordon–Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
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Analysis found a marked increase in sedentary behaviors, alcohol consumption, and cigarette smoking and a decline in exercise, compared to before the pandemic.
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Dr. Onyebuchi A. Arah, professor of epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the American College of Epidemiology’s “Outstanding Contributions to Epidemiology Award.”
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Global research collaborative, led by Dr. Timothy Brewer, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology, finds almost 900 million Africans live without on-site water, while 700 million lack in-home soap/washing facilities.
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