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 Explore the latest public health research and insights about health policy.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps families with low incomes afford nutritious foods. Households most affected by coming cuts to SNAP will be those with children, especially larger families with older children.

Bloomberg American Health Initiative
Two cigarette packs

Flavor Studies Analyze Cigarettes in Three Countries

Much is known about the link between cigarette flavors and consumer appeal, but less has been reported about the level of flavor chemicals in tobacco products. IGTC teamed up with experts from Portland State University to fill this important research gap.

Institute for Global Tobacco Control
Maintenance employees of the IMSS hospital in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, prep for Hurricane Genevieve on August 19, 2020.

Health systems are a major contributor to global emissions—but they are also the first responders to climate-related disasters. For both these reasons, they play an essential role in meeting upgraded climate goals

Global Health NOW

We have the opportunity and the expertise to transform strategies for improving mental health in higher ed.

Public Health Magazine

Health Policy Faculty Experts

 Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of health policy? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Joshua Sharfstein
Distinguished Professor of the Practice
Health Policy and Management

Joshua Sharfstein, MD, works to develop and promote public health strategies, healthcare payment approaches, and regulatory policies that advance health and equity.

Rajiv Rimal
Professor
Health, Behavior and Society

Rajiv N. Rimal, PhD, MA, works globally on social and behavior change interventions with a focus on women and children’s nutrition and well-being. He adopts a social norms-based approach to address health inequities in low- and middle-income countries.

Gerard Anderson
Professor
Health Policy and Management

Gerard Anderson, PhD, works with policymakers to control health care spending.

Albert Wu
Professor
Health Policy and Management

Albert Wu, MD, MPH, studies the impact of safety problems on patients and health care workers.