Our goal is to develop a holistic understanding of the health of individuals and populations and create feasible approaches to solving current and emerging public health and societal problems.
We study individuals across the life course, focus on health equity and addressing health disparities, and conduct both basic and applied research, including research on the translation of public health programs to real-world settings.
- Self-perceptions of aging and stress have significant impact on physical health, OSU study finds
Researchers found that people who reported more positive self-perceptions of aging were more insulated from the physical effects of stress compared with people who felt more negatively about their own aging. - Pregnant women living near fracking sites face higher risk of hypertension
In the U.S., an estimated 11.3 million people live within 1 km of a drilling site. - Major water birth safety study finds no increased risk of death, major trauma
Water births had a lower risk of several maternal and neonatal outcomes, including postpartum hemorrhage and hospitalization soon after delivery, and no increase in neonatal death. - Study abroad during a global pandemic? It only seems impossible until you do it.
Global health grad students in the CPHHS participated in virtual study abroad experience due to the pandemic’s limitations on travel. - College mentorship program propels students to win research award and highlights importance of physical education
CPHHS students collaborated on a study focusing on physical education requirements that led them to winning an award and getting their research published. - Center for Health Innovation connects students with the community for hands-on learning and outreach
Since August 2020, a talented team of students in OSU’s Center for Health Innovation have provided “surge” support to local public health departments in response to COVID-19.