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May 2, 2023
As rising seas threaten hazardous sites, California's socially vulnerable communities face highest risks

As climate change increases coastal flood risks at hazardous sites in California, the potential exposure to flood-related contamination falls disproportionately on marginalized communities, research by an FSPH faculty member found.

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May 1, 2023
UCLA Fielding's EMPH student team wins first place at Cornell University Sloan Program in Health Administration case competition
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Courtney S. Thomas Tobin
May 1, 2023
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health announces new associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion
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April 26, 2023
Negative impacts of on-the-job discrimination on heart health had major implications, finds new study

U.S. adults who reported feeling discriminated against at work had a higher risk for developing high blood pressure than those who reported low discrimination at work, according to a new UCLA Fielding School of Public Health-led study.

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April 19, 2023
"Study: Racial disparities in middle school discipline escalate early in the year and dip ahead of breaks"
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April 17, 2023
In middle schools, racial disparities in discipline emerge early in the year and persist

A new study co-authored by a UCLA Fielding faculty member reveals that daily discipline rates in middle schools change throughout the school year and escalate more rapidly for Black students than for White students.

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Patricia Ganz
April 11, 2023
Dr. Patricia A. Ganz receives AACR-American Cancer Society Award for Research Excellence in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

The award recognizes outstanding research accomplishments in cancer epidemiology, biomarkers, and prevention.

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April 3, 2023
Higher lithium levels in drinking water may raise autism risk

For the first time, researchers report possible link between autism and lithium in water supply.

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April 3, 2023
Would more parks and trees help L.A. County residents live longer?

UCLA-led study predicts that an equitable ‘greening’ plan could add up to a million years in collective life expectancy.

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April 3, 2023
"Communities of color take the ‘biggest hit’ in Los Angeles’ unequal spread of greenery"
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March 31, 2023
"We Asked 6 Infectious Disease Experts What's Changed Since The Pandemic Began"
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March 24, 2023
"Safe sex focus of new California bill would put free condoms in public schools"
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