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Highlighted Publications


Did the Philadelphia Beverage Tax Reduce Childhood Obesity?
This study examines whether the 2017 Philadelphia beverage tax affected pediatric weight outcomes. Using electronic health records from a...
Dec 31, 2024


Does Wildfire Smoke-Induced Air Pollution Impact Health Outcomes Among Older Adults?
This study investigates how acute air pollution from wildfire smoke impacts health outcomes in older adults. Using Medicare records from...
Nov 22, 2024


Is Air Pollution Associated with Higher Risk of Parkinson's Disease?
The study investigates whether exposure to air pollution, specifically PM2.5 and NO2, increases the risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) and...
Oct 8, 2024


Is Living in a Poor Neighborhood Associated with Higher Mortality Rates?
The study investigates whether lower neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) throughout life is associated with premature mortality....
Oct 8, 2024


Is Low Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status Linked to Higher Premature Mortality Rates?
This study investigates whether lower neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) throughout life is associated with an increased risk of...
Oct 8, 2024


Are Interventions Designed to Improve Sleep Quantity Effective?
This study examined data from 1,149 university students who wore Fitbit devices to track sleep patterns and academic performance data...
Aug 7, 2024


Did State Mask Requirements and Vaccine Mandates Reduce COVID-19 Deaths?
This study examines the impact of state-level COVID-19 restrictions on excess deaths in the U.S. during the pandemic. Using...
Aug 7, 2024
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