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SPH Snapshot: Spring 2025

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Where Passion Meets Purpose: Alum Bridges Civil Rights and Health Equity

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Research

Income, Urbanicity Influence Perceptions of Factors that Shape Health

June 28, 2024
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health inequities

US Neighborhood Walkability Influences Physical Activity, BMI Levels

February 2, 2023
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racism

Across the US, White Neighborhoods Have More Greenery, Fewer Dilapidated Buildings, Fewer Multi-Family Homes

January 19, 2023
urban health

BU URBAN Prepares Students to Tackle Environmental and Climate Challenges

October 14, 2021
Environmental Health

Professor Named One of World’s Top Climate Scientists

July 2, 2021
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urban health

Heat May Kill More People in the US Than Previously Reported

June 19, 2020
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transportation

A Zero-Emissions Boston Could Save 288 Lives and $2.4 Billion Annually

April 22, 2020
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Awards

Some Gun Violence Risk Factors Are Visible from Space

October 31, 2019
Environmental Health

Celebrating Urban Birds, Science, and Conservation

July 26, 2019
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Signature Programs

‘We Need to Listen First’

May 31, 2019

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