#public-health

Herd immunity, also known as population immunity, is a concept in epidemiology that occurs when a large portion of a population becomes immune to a...    Read more

The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 mandated that all states must raise the minimum legal drinking age to 21 years. The Act was passed as a...    Read more

The US government began its vaccination campaign in December of 2020, initially prioritizing frontline healthcare workers and residents of long-term...    Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the world, with the United States being one of the hardest hit countries. With the development of...    Read more

Stricter regulations on air pollution are necessary to protect public health and the environment. Air pollution can cause serious health problems,...    Read more

Healthcare disparities among marginalized communities are a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach to address. One key step is to...    Read more

Food deserts are areas where people have limited access to affordable and healthy food options. These areas are typically located in low-income...    Read more

The COVID-19 outbreak, caused by the novel coronavirus, was first identified in Wuhan, China in late 2019. The virus quickly spread to other...    Read more

Former President Donald Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was a subject of much debate and criticism. Critics argue that he downplayed the...    Read more

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for coordinating international public health...    Read more