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Applied ergonomics study finds fishermen-developed “banger bar” helps reduce risk of injury on crab boats

Dungeness crab fishermen are at high risk for on-the-job injury, but having a metal bar to bang crab pots against as they harvest can help them prevent injury.

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HIV self-testing shown to save lives, reduce spread

Public health team turns HIV self-testing research into impact for LGBTQ+ community in Portland

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Public health experts find severe crisis among Oregon health care workforce

Recommendations provided on how to meet the needs of patients and communities throughout Oregon and eliminate health inequities

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Physical education requirements continue to decline at colleges and universities

Kinesiology professor Brad Cardinal shares research on physical education requirements

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Proximity to heavy traffic congestion linked to lower infant birthweight

Low birthweight leads to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive impacts, premature mortality; a lot of long-term, life-course impacts.

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Public health doctoral student wants to ensure kids can grow up in healthy environments

Stephanie Foster, MPH ’18, connects her love of human health and biology with Oregon State’s environmental and occupational health doctoral program