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Planning for disaster
Disaster researchers gather at the University of Washington this week to consider how to integrate their research into future disaster response
August 5, 2022 | Lauren Stewart, Jolayne Houtz
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Lead in imported cookware
New study reveals lead in some imported aluminum cookpots could contribute to lead poisoning in children
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Keeping forests and people healthy
Consensus approach proposed to protect human health from intentional and wild forest fires
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New round of Population Health Initiative funding
DEOHS researchers will lead studies on noise pollution, disaster preparedness with new funding from the UW Population Health Initiative
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Equitable and sustainable food production
New book by DEOHS faculty member explores how the fair-trade movement in coffee and tea production can create just and sustainable supply chains that benefit people and the environment
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Ensuring respiratory health in long-term care
DEOHS MPH student Inna Antonchuk works with Washington State Department of Health to support occupational health nursing outreach for assisted living
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Disaster resilience with an equity focus
DEOHS will partner with two South Seattle communities to help them prepare for future disasters and climate change impacts while addressing environmental injustice
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