Heavy metal (HM) exposure is a global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study assessed HM exposure and its association with respirato [...]

This dissertation proposes a novel framework for understanding Asian American (AsA) heterogeneity, shaped by colonialism, immigration, and racism. From this grounding, th [...]

The prevalence of twin pregnancies has growth rapidly in the past several decades, driven largely by increased use of assisted reproductive technologies and older materna [...]

Globally, Taenia solium contributes to an estimated 2.8 million disability-adjusted life years per year, the most significant public health burden of any foodborne parasi [...]

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) causes nearly half a million diarrheal illnesses annually in the United States and is associated with a twofold increase in the r [...]

Child maltreatment, which includes all forms of child physical and sexual abuse as well as neglect and mental injury, is an important public health issue. Conducting epid [...]

Anemia impacts nearly a third of the global population, with the highest burden being in developing nations among women and children under the age of 5 years. During earl [...]

Approximately 20% of adults worldwide experience lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The prevalence of LUTS increases with age, and in the US, over a quarter of adults o [...]

Inequities in maternal health in the United States are a national crisis. Despite half of the maternal deaths occurring up to one year postpartum, we lack foundational kn [...]

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous environmental organisms that can cause chronic, debilitating pulmonary disease, leading to extensive parenchymal destru [...]