Many middle-aged adults wary of taking part in studies of dementia prevention drugs
New research from Michigan Public Health
Health providers could help by discussing the topic with patients, analysis of National Poll on Healthy Aging data suggests.
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Extreme risk protection orders assist in preventing mass shooting events, study shows
New research from April Zeoli
Extreme risk protection orders, also known as red flag laws, can help prevent firearm injury events, including multiple victim/mass shootings, by addressing the threat prior to an event occurring, according to new research led by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers.
$2.2M grant to increase understanding of the relationship between illegal dumping and community violence
Michigan Public Health researchers were awarded a $2.2M grant to research the relationship between illegal dumping and community violence.
$1.2M grant to support research on vacant lot reuse and community violence prevention
A new study led by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers will examine the impact of high vacancy in urban areas on the rate of violence. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provided a three-year grant of $1.2 million to investigate the short- and long-term effects of vacant lot reuse projects on total violent crime incidents and injury.
Vacant lot greening can reduce community crime, violence
New research from Michigan Public Health
A three-year study was conducted by researchers at the U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention and the Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center in Youngstown, Ohio, with the support from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These researchers studied the Busy Streets Theory and the greening hypothesis, which involves community engagement in vacant lots to help reduce crime and violence
Measuring the Financial Burden of Managing Diabetes and Its Impact on Patients
Q&A with Minal Patel
A new study led by Minal Patel, associate professor of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, looks at the financial costs that people with diabetes face and how it impacts their ability to manage their condition.