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Housed in the UNLV School of Public Health, the Department of Social and Behavioral Health consists of faculty who engage in research and develop and evaluate community-based programs that promote health and disease prevention. Our students learn to identify high-risk behaviors or trends in specific populations, as well as propose solutions that aim to improve overall public health in communities.
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After an unexpected start in public health, this professor of social and behavioral health is uncovering the complexities of substance misuse and childhood trauma.
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New study warns equity gaps fueling student stress, anxiety, and depression.
At least 34 states have been affected, with the most significant surge in Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Texas.
According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 study, it is estimated that globally, between 591 and 672 million people were living with heart disease in 2023, more than double from 1990.
Systematic review finds guided digital and multi-week mindfulness programs can strengthen campus mental health support.
Moringa oleifera is commonly known as the drumstick tree (referring to its long, slender seed pods used in curries) or the miracle tree (also known as Sahjan in Hindi). M. oleifera is a native tree of the sub-Himalayan regions of Northwest India, which is now indigenous to many regions around the world.
Ageing is the primary risk factor for cataracts, with about two-thirds of people over 80 years affected.
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