Academic Public Health Perspectives
Expert voices on public health from ASPPH and our member community
Academic Public Health Perspectives is a dedicated space for expert viewpoints and reflective commentary from ASPPH and our member community. This collection features opinion pieces and essays that explore both timely and enduring issues shaping public health and academic public health, creating a searchable, authoritative archive of ideas and voices advancing the field.
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Artificial Intelligence and Public Health: A Moment That Demands Leadership
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for public health. It is already shaping how health data are analyzed, how risks are predicted, how resources are allocated, and how…
Democracy and Public Health
In the past few years, there has been a trend—both internationally and nationally—toward authoritarianism, oligarchy, and anti-intellectualism. This shift may seem too large and unwieldy to oppose, but I believe…
Global Collaboration: A Necessity for Advancing Health and Well-Being
In today’s interconnected world, the health and well-being of our nation are intrinsically linked to the health and well-being of others. Pandemics, climate change, and chronic diseases transcend borders and…
For the Public Health Workforce, Now Is the Time to Thrive, Not Retreat
As the next U.S. administration prepares to assume office on Inauguration Day, we face uncertainty in public health. Many fear that the progress made in advancing public health over the…