Viewpoint Archives

08.31.2022 doctor holding plastic sperm

Do Men Face Barriers to Birth Control?

Vasectomies are a safe, non-invasive, and often reversible, male sterilization procedure; yet the US has low vasectomy rates.

Guest Author Callie MacDonald

08.22.2022 2 menthol cigarettes

Unintended Consequences of a Well-Intentioned Menthol Ban

A ban is a top-down, paternalistic approach that may lead to an illicit market for menthol tobacco products, and potentially exacerbate racial disparities in policing.

Guest Authors Richard Silbert, Amirala Pasha

07.25.2022 a scale with a yellow tape measure

Health Equity

Common Myths About Obesity

Misinformation leads to ill-advised public health approaches to treating obesity.

Guest Author Callie MacDonald

07.21.2022 a drawing of uterus and a stethoscope

Something Lost, Nothing Gained

PHP fellows and editors analyze how the decision to overturn federal abortion protection rolls back reproductive rights and affects health.

Fellows Barbara Espinosa, Connor McCombs, Abby Outterson, Bethany Hallenborg, Hannah Tremont

Editors Teresa Wood Kett, Michael Stein, Jennifer Beard

03.22.2022 person in bed

Death’s Witness: The Toll on Family Caregivers

Families need thorough educational, planning, and support resources, to mentally prepare for providing end-of-life care.

Fellow Sara Mar

03.15.2022 stadium under lights

Health Equity

The I in TEAM

Though rugged individualism can breed innovation, it has fostered a society that fiercely opposes — even fears — collectivism.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

03.08.2022 US map with pills

Prioritizing Harm Reduction Funding Without Stigma

The intersection of the Covid-19 pandemic and opioid epidemic has necessitated federal funding toward harm reduction.

Guest Author C To

03.04.2022 health coverage

Covering All, Regardless of Immigration Status

Health insurance for all is a very real and concrete action states can take to address the glaring racial disparities in health that the pandemic has exposed.

Guest Author Amanda Lugg

02.03.2022 hand holding voting button

Health Equity

Protect Public Health by Protecting the Right to Vote

Prioritizing voting rights will help improve and protect public health.

Guest Author Samantha Burkhart

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