David H Jernigan, PhD
Professor, Health Law, Policy & Management - Boston University School of Public Health
Biography
Dr. Jernigan is best known for his action-research approach to the issue of alcohol advertising, marketing, and promotion and its influence on young people. His work has led to better advertising regulations and a clearer understanding of the evolving structure of the alcohol industry. His work is policy relevant and scientifically rigorous. Dr. Jernigan has been very active in translating research findings into policy and practice. He testifies regularly at city, state, and national levels around alcohol advertising and youth, alcohol availability, and taxation. He also trains advocates around the world using the best evidence.
Other Positions
- Assistant Dean, Public Health Practice - Boston University School of Public Health
Education
- University of California, Berkeley, PhD Field of Study: Sociology
- University of California, Berkeley, MA Field of Study: Sociology
- Harvard College, AB Field of Study: East Asian Studies
Classes Taught
- SPHPH844
- SPHPM795
- SPHPM851
Publications
- Published on 11/17/2024
Rossheim ME, Tillett KK, Vasilev V, LoParco CR, Agwuncha T, Sekhon VK, Mendoza EP, Townsend O, Julian MT, Treffers RD, Livingston MD, Siegel MB, Jernigan DH. An online assessment of ready-to-drink alcohol products in Fort Worth, Texas: Which are the least expensive brands? Alcohol Clin Exp Res (Hoboken). 2024 Nov 17. PMID: 39552029.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 8/5/2024
Casswell S, Babor TF, Carah N, Jernigan DH, Petticrew M. Normative value of 'best buys' and the case of bans on alcohol marketing. BMJ Glob Health. 2024 Aug 05; 9(8). PMID: 39106990.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 6/1/2024
Rosen EM, Trangenstein PJ, Fullem PL, Yeh JC, Jernigan DH, Xuan Z. Interrupted Time Series Analysis of Bar/Tavern Closing Hours and Violent Crime. JAMA Intern Med. 2024 Jun 01; 184(6):612-618. PMID: 38557765.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 4/10/2024
Jernigan DH. Commentary on Schneider et al., "Charting the Advocacy Landscape: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Syllabi in Public Health Graduate Education". J Public Health Manag Pract. 2024 May-Jun 01; 30(3):319-320. PMID: 38603740.
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- Published on 2/7/2024
Rossheim ME, LoParco CR, Berg CJ, Tillett KK, Trangenstein PJ, Henry D, Yockey RA, Livingston MD, Jernigan DH, Sussman SY. Derived psychoactive cannabis products and 4/20 specials: An assessment of popular brands and retail price discounts in Fort Worth, Texas, 2023. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2024 Mar 01; 256:111119. PMID: 38350186.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 1/20/2024
Hall MG, Lee CJY, Jernigan DH, Ruggles P, Cox M, Whitesell C, Grummon AH. The impact of "pinkwashed" alcohol advertisements on attitudes and beliefs: A randomized experiment with US adults. Addict Behav. 2024 May; 152:107960. PMID: 38309239.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 1/19/2024
Rossheim ME, Tillett KK, Vasilev V, LoParco CR, Berg CJ, Trangenstein PJ, Yockey RA, Sussman SY, Siegel M, Jernigan DH. Types and Brands of Derived Psychoactive Cannabis Products: An Online Retail Assessment, 2023. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res. 2024 Jan 19. PMID: 38237125.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 1/1/2024
Hearne S, Jernigan DH. Who Will Advocate to Keep the Public Healthy? Establishing Competency-Based Advocacy Training for the Public Health Field. J Public Health Manag Pract. 2024 Jan-Feb 01; 30(1):3-7. PMID: 37966950.
Read At: PubMed
- Published on 11/1/2023
Hearne SA, Jernigan DH, Frey M, Matthews GW, Baker EL. Strengthening Advocacy Skills for Public Health Leaders. J Public Health Manag Pract. 2023 Nov-Dec 01; 29(6):950-952. PMID: 37738602.
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- Published on 7/12/2023
Yeh JC, Premachandra B, Lewis NA, Niederdeppe J, Jernigan DH. Identities, drinking behaviors and cancer beliefs among African-American and White American adults: A qualitative analysis. J Ethn Subst Abuse. 2023 Jul 12; 1-22. PMID: 37435873.
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News & In the Media
- Published on October 21, 2024
- Published on September 26, 2024
- Published on September 12, 2024
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Published on August 12, 2024
What’s in a Drink? U.S. Regulators Consider New Alcohol Label, but Health Advocates Want Even More
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Published on August 7, 2024
Reviving Debate about an Alcohol Tax Increase in Massachusetts
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Published on August 6, 2024
Reviving Debate about an Alcohol Tax Increase in Massachusetts
- Published on July 17, 2024
- Published on June 28, 2024
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Published on April 3, 2024
In One Baltimore Neighborhood, Curbing Liquor Sales Hours Slashed Crime Rates
- Published on April 2, 2024
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Published on April 2, 2024
Closing Bars Early Reduced Murders by 40% in One US Neighborhood
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Published on April 1, 2024
Reducing Late-Night Alcohol Sales Curbed Violent Crimes by 23% Per Year in a Baltimore Neighborhood
- Published on April 1, 2024
- Published on January 20, 2024
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Published on January 4, 2024
Alcohol Deaths Soared 60 Percent in Four Years in Colorado, but Policy Response Is Subdued
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Published on November 6, 2023
Laws That Increase Access to Alcohol Are Taking a Toll, Addiction Experts Say
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Published on October 29, 2023
Halloween Headaches in Salem, Mass.: Traffic. Crowds. Tiny Liquor Bottles?
- Published on September 18, 2023
- Published on September 13, 2023
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Published on September 1, 2023
Boozy Drinks Like Simply Spiked, SunnyD Vodka Seltzer Blur Lines between Kid, Adult Beverages
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Published on July 13, 2023
Alcohol Consumption Surged during the Pandemic — And Deaths Followed
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Published on June 12, 2023
Americans Are Drinking as Much Alcohol Now as in Civil War Days
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Published on May 5, 2023
SPH Hosts Briefing for Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Health
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Published on May 5, 2023
‘The Future of Population Health’ Event Cites Challenges, Opportunities
- Published on April 25, 2023
- Published on March 21, 2023
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Published on March 7, 2023
7 Things You Need to Know about the Latest Internet Trend Sending Kids to the Hospital
- Published on March 6, 2023
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Published on February 25, 2023
Bad News – That Viral Hangover Prevention Drink Gets You Drunk
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Published on February 21, 2023
The BORG: New Alcoholic Cocktail Sends Students to Emergency Rooms, Doctor Says
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Published on February 17, 2023
Is It Time for Massachusetts Lawmakers to Declare War on Booze?
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Published on February 17, 2023
Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe? It Depends on Your Taste for Risk.
- Published on February 13, 2023
- Published on February 10, 2023
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Published on February 9, 2023
‘Borg’ Drinking Trend on College Campuses Raises Concerns among Boston Health Experts
- Published on February 6, 2023
- Published on February 6, 2023
- Published on January 1, 2023
- Published on December 13, 2022
- Published on December 13, 2022
- Published on December 12, 2022
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Published on December 1, 2022
Alcohol and Cancer Risk: Most Americans Aren’t Aware of the Link
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Published on November 2, 2022
1 in 5 Deaths of Us Adults 20 to 49 Is from Excessive Drinking, Study Shows
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Published on October 3, 2022
Sober Curious Gen Z and Millennials Have Sparked the Next Health Trend
- Published on October 1, 2022
- Published on September 29, 2022
- Published on September 19, 2022
- Published on September 11, 2022
- Published on February 4, 2022
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Published on February 2, 2022
‘Students have power in numbers, and ample resources to accomplish great things’
- Published on January 28, 2022
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Published on November 10, 2021
Professor’s New Book Provides Public Health Framework for Cannabis Regulation
- Published on October 29, 2021
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Published on October 6, 2021
Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About
- Published on September 30, 2021
- Published on September 9, 2021
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Published on August 27, 2021
Should Massachusetts Return to Allowing Restaurants to Offer ‘Happy Hour’ Drink Specials?
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Published on August 9, 2021
Opinion: Jim Martin: Our ‘Nation of Drunkards’ Has Only Gotten Worse from COVID
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Published on July 7, 2021
Happy? Sad? Stressed? How Drinking Became the Answer to Everything
- Published on June 10, 2021
- Published on April 21, 2021
- Published on April 21, 2021
- Published on April 20, 2021
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Published on April 9, 2020
America Is Drinking Its Way through the Coronavirus Crisis — That Means More Health Woes Ahead
- Published on April 2, 2020
- Published on February 21, 2020
- Published on February 12, 2020
- Published on February 12, 2020
- Published on February 12, 2020
- Published on February 11, 2020
- Published on February 4, 2020
- Published on February 3, 2020
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Published on December 11, 2019
GPS Event: The Influence of Advertising on Teen Substance Use
- Published on November 26, 2019
- Published on October 24, 2019
- Published on September 4, 2019
- Published on July 29, 2019
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Published on July 15, 2019
Sobering Up: In an Alcohol-Soaked Nation, More Seek Booze-Free Social Spaces
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Published on July 15, 2019
People Want to Sober Up, But It’s Hard to Do without Alcohol-Free Social Spaces
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Published on July 12, 2019
Sobering Up: In an Alcohol-Soaked Nation, More Seek Booze-Free Social Spaces
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Published on July 11, 2019
Sobering Up: In an Alcohol-Soaked Nation, More Seek Booze-Free Social Spaces
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Published on July 3, 2019
Fun without Alcohol? Sober Bars Offer Social Connections without Peer Pressure to Drink
- Published on May 16, 2019
- Published on May 8, 2019
- Published on February 21, 2019
- Published on December 19, 2018
- Published on December 17, 2018
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Published on December 12, 2018
Cîroc Ads By Diddy and Others Violate FTC Rules on Influencer Ads Once Again, Group Says
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Published on November 27, 2018
Health Officials Struggle to Find Solutions for US Drinking Problem
- Published on November 26, 2018
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Published on November 19, 2018
Alcohol Is Killing More People, and Younger. The Biggest Increases Are Among Women
- Published on June 29, 2018