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Andrew Young School Alumni Among Georgia State 40 Under 40 Class of 2024Six AYSPS alums were among the 40 remarkable graduates under the age of 40 honored by the Georgia State University Alumni Association.

Cost of cancer treatment can impact health of survivorsThe high cost of oncology care in the United States and its adverse effects on cancer survivors is of increasing concern.

New study shows child marriage could cause long-term hypertension“We need to start thinking about the long-term implications for adult women married as children and to increase awareness of the chronic issues that can arise, if left unaddressed."

A new report checks the health of Georgians and shows room for improvementAUGUSTA, GA (WJBF) The annual Healthy Georgia report is out. The publication comes from the Institute of Public and Preventive Health at Augusta University. It looks at rates of obesity, diabetes, …

Healthy Georgia report gives snapshot of state compared to rest of USFor the first time, Georgia has a snapshot of what health in the Peach State looks like in the inaugural Healthy Georgia report.

One on One with Richard Rogers | How healthy are we?Dr. Biplab Datta talks one on one with Richard Rogers to break it down a new report on how healthy we are.

It’s Time to Treat Housing Insecurity as a Health RiskA new study shows that cancer patients in precarious living situations are twice as likely to die from their illness, underscoring the harms of unstable housing.

FOX54 Mornings: Augusta University releases Healthy Georgia reportAugusta University released its annual Healthy Georgia report. It is a one-of-a-kind report in the state of Georgia and it shows how Georgia ranks in the southeast and the entire United States when it

New health research at Augusta University aims impact Georgia public healthAUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – New health research shows Georgians are doing well compared to the rest of the southeast and in the nation in some areas. There are also areas where improvements can be …

Healthy Georgia ReportAUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Dr. Biblab Datta joins us to talk about the Healthy Georgia Report. Researchers at Augusta University’s Institute of Public and Preventive Health compile the annual assessm…

Healthy Georgia Report from Augusta University shows state’s health care wins and areas that need attention“We need to make lawmakers aware of the public health situation in the state of Georgia,” said Biplab Datta, PhD. “We hope this report will help identify areas that need policy attention. It can also play an important role in bridging the gap between researchers and policymakers.”

New study examines the number of adults who are living with intellectual disability“Many adults with ID are going to require services and support. They’re likely going to require housing support, employment support and many of them are food insecure. I think policymakers at both the state and federal level need to know about this because, regardless of whether or not our policymak

One-of-a-kind Augusta University report identifies Georgia’s top public health concernsThis year’s report has added information on adult dental health, mental health, skin cancer and overdose deaths. Information on HIV risk behaviors, breast cancer screenings and colon cancer screenings have also been included. The report is the only one of its kind in the state.

Psychosocial factors tied to mammography adherencePsychosocial factors influence how women adhere to breast cancer screening recommendations.

Preventative action is needed now to reduce Georgians' risk of disease in the futureGeorgia ranks 49 in overall prevalence with 37.3% of children considered either overweight or obese. The Georgia prevalence of overweight and obese children has risen since 2003.

FOX54 Mornings: Augusta University releases Healthy Georgia ReportAugusta University releases Healthy Georgia Report

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