June 30, 2021
New research finds heat limits worker productivity in tropical deforested areas
According to new research from the University of Washington Departments of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences and Atmospheric Sciences, workers in deforested areas are less productive than their counterparts in forested regions. The study examined agricultural workers in rural Indonesia, examining the health of workers and their productivity levels in areas experiencing tropical deforestation. Through…
June 24, 2021
Collaboration with the Undergraduate Research Program promotes population health
An ongoing partnership between the University of Washington Population Health Initiative and the Undergraduate Research Program (URP) has introduced and supported undergraduate students in their endeavors to tackle pressing population health challenges. The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) supports undergraduate students as they navigate their way to research opportunities. The URP offers students a wealth of…
June 23, 2021
UW project uses smartphone or computer cameras to measure pulse, respiration rate
Throughout the pandemic, telehealth appointments have proved a critical tool for providing healthcare while minimizing in-person contact. However, remote appointments have prevented healthcare providers from collecting patients’ vital signs in real-time. To address this issue, a team led by University of Washington researchers has developed a new method that utilizes the camera on a person’s…
June 22, 2021
Initiative and CoMotion co-fund grant to better treat and prevent tuberculosis
The Population Health Initiative and CoMotion have announced the joint award of a Population Health Innovation Fund grant of $50,000 to Sarah Iribarren, UW assistant professor of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics, for her project, “Tuberculosis Treatment Support Tools (TB-TSTs).” The award is intended to fund a research project that simultaneously supports the University of…
June 15, 2021
Informal evictions on the rise during the pandemic, with people of color at most risk
Despite the implementation of rental eviction moratoriums during the pandemic, preliminary research from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance reveals an increase in the number of reported informal evictions. While moratoriums have legally prevented landlords from formally evicting tenants, this does not guarantee that landlords will adhere to the law….
June 9, 2021
Population Health Initiative grants boost wildfire and climate research
In March 2021, the Population Health Initiative awarded eight faculty-led projects pilot research grants. Three of the research teams provided awards include researchers from the University of Washington Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS), addressing critical environmental challenges. Among these projects are two projects that examine the impact of prescribed wildfires. One project…
June 8, 2021
Addressing inequities in speech-language pathology services for children
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 8% of children between the ages of 3-17 have experienced a communication disorder. Among this population, disparities in access to and quality of speech-language pathology services exist for children from historically underserved backgrounds. These inequities have yet to be adequately addressed in the…
June 3, 2021
Winning papers announced for 2021 Population Health Library Research Awards
The Population Health Initiative has awarded Population Health Recognition Awards to four students participating in the 2021 Library Research Award for Undergraduates. Award winners were chosen based on the quality of their writing, the innovativeness of their research hypothesis and how well they connected their work to the theme of population health. This award was…
June 1, 2021
NatureCollections mobile app realizes results in the wild
A unique collaboration between researchers from the iSchool and tweens has led to the creation of NatureCollections, a mobile app that connects kids with nature. The app is designed to encourage elementary school-aged children to learn about nature as they navigate smartphone usage. This technology was designed to promote learning opportunities and an appreciation for…
May 27, 2021
Initiative-funded COVID-19 population health equity grantees report final results
The University of Washington Population Health Initiative funded 14 COVID-19 population health equity research grants to teams of UW faculty researchers and community leaders in August 2020. These population health equity research grants supported UW researchers in partnering with communities of color – which are being disproportionately impacted by the pandemic – to develop COVID-19…