Health & Safety Matters: The DEOHS blog
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How migration around King County affects health
DEOHS MPH student Pamela Lim explores migration and real-world public health data through Population Health Initiative fellowship
| Kate Stringer
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What's silvopasture, and how can it help workers in the tropics?
Planting trees in pastureland provides significant cooling in the tropics, new UW-led study finds
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Expert tips for getting a good fit from your mask, and when you should replace it
LEARN MOREHealthy air, healthy schools
DEOHS-led research finds portable air filters in schools can dramatically reduce air pollution from planes, roads that infiltrates classrooms
LEARN MOREPandemic disrupts food access for tribal communities
Washington State Tribal Food Project shows disproportionate food insecurities in tribal communities during the pandemic
LEARN MOREProtecting the health of cannabis workers
DEOHS Occupational & Environmental Medicine resident examines allergy and respiratory symptoms in cannabis cultivators
LEARN MOREBuilding community resilience to climate change
DEOHS grad student Daaniya Iyaz studies how wildfire smoke impacts kids’ health
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