How to Cause a Measles Epidemic
Much is being written about the current measles outbreak in the U.S.--from both sides. Paul Marantz MD, MPH, an epidemiologist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine says there are five easy steps to cause a measles epidemic: "Raise a generation ignorant about science Allow [irrational] belief to rule the day Let distrust of government override good judgment…
Read MoreSociety’s Role in Preventing Alcohol Problems
When alcohol restrictions in New Zealand were relaxed over an 11 year period (including a lower drinking age, selling wine in grocery stores, and less stringent licensing), researchers found that men and women 14 - 19 years old drank more and experienced more alcohol-related problems.PositiveTip: Stricter societal attitudes toward drinking result in fewer drinking and…
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