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July 8, 2021

As the U.S. lengthier fire seasons, research suggests mental health of survivors must be a focus

UCLA-led research finds that wildfire survivors face both mental and physical health issues during and after a major blaze.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

July 7, 2021

Women who vape are more likely to have low-birthweight babies, study shows

Dr. Annette Regan, a UCLA Fielding School of Public Health assistant professor of epidemiology, led the research, which found that e-cigarettes are not a healthier alternative to smoking for expectant mothers.

Source: Obstetrics & Gynecology Source: UCLA Newsroom

July 6, 2021

Aging U.S. immigrant population poses challenges to state health care systems

Research team led by UCLA faculty finds that better access to insurance for aging immigrants would improve access to health care and reduce emergency room costs for users and taxpayers.

Source: Health Affairs

July 2, 2021

UCLA team awarded nearly $3 million for “safe return to school” effort

National Institutes of Health-funded project is researching how to increase COVID-19 testing access and uptake for children in underserved and vulnerable populations.

Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Source: UCLA Newsroom

July 1, 2021

Voter suppression is a public health issue

A UCLA Fielding doctoral candidate takes on voter suppression, a public health issue that disproportionately affects communities of color.

June 30, 2021

Research shows California Latinos hit hard by COVID

Researchers from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health have found the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic has consistently hit Latino Californians with case rates roughly three times that of whites in all age groups.

Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health

June 30, 2021

72% of young children in California are screened for age-appropriate development, compared with 29.5% a decade ago

Despite gains, research by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, led by Dr. Ninez Ponce, show disparities in screening rates for children ages 1 to 5 across various groups.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

June 29, 2021

COVID-19 casts stark light on structural inequalities in California

Dr. David Hayes-Bautista and Dr. Paul Hsu, both with the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, have found that Latino Californians are among the hardest hit by the pandemic.

Source: UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture

June 23, 2021

People who have had COVID-19 may require only single dose of two-dose vaccines

Research by a UCLA team that includes Dr. Anne Rimoin, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology, has found individuals who have already been infected with the coronavirus may only need one dose of the vaccine.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

June 21, 2021

Report identifies barriers to accessing dental care for low-income Californians

Dr. Nadereh Pourat, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management, co-authored a policy brief by the Fielding School's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research that identifies factors that have led to disparities in Californians’ access to dental care.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

June 15, 2021

UCLA FSPH-led research finds connections between air quality and COVID vulnerability

UCLA FSPH-led Research Finds Connections Between Air Quality and COVID Vulnerability. Researchers also found that facemask mandates and stay home orders reduced the risk of COVID-19 by 15% and 8%, respectively.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

June 14, 2021

SARS-CoV-2 worldwide replication drives rapid rise and selection of mutations

International team that includes Dr. Christina Ramirez, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of biostatistics, has found the scale of variation poses a potential challenge for current vaccines and therapies.

Source: EMBO Molecular Medicine