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Infant and Child Deaths Across the World: An Examination of Neonatal and Child Mortality
Since 1990, the number of neonatal and child deaths before the age of five has greatly been reduced. It has reduced around 28% from 1990 to 2008 and the number of deaths for children under five has reduced from 12.5 million to 8.8 million. The main causes of deaths in children ranges from various neonatal more »
Health Research Training Program, NYC Department of Health
The Health Research Training Program (HRTP) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene provides undergraduate students the opportunity to experience some of the “real life” challenges of public health. By working on current relevant public health issues under the close supervision of experienced professionals, students apply their classroom learning to practical more »
Regarding the Chilean Earthquake: A message from Pres. Skorton
Dear Members of the Cornell Community, As Chile confronts the devastation caused by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck near Concepciόn just over a week ago, I extend sympathy to all in our community who were affected by this natural disaster. While the family and friends of the Chilean community at Cornell appear to have more »
Global Health Program Lecture Series Presents: Dr. Jennifer Hirsch
Associate Professor Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University “The Secret: Love, Marriage and HIV” Thursday, February 11th 4:00 PM BioTech G10 For further information, please contact Ellie Emery (ehe4) Dr. Jennifer Hirsch’s research focuses on gender, sexuality, and reproductive health, U.S.-Mexico migration and migrant health, the applications of anthropological theory and methods more »