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Public Health & Epidemiology

Westat’s interdisciplinary public health and epidemiology sector uses an evidence-based approach to prevent and detect diseases, injuries, and other conditions in order to improve health outcomes. Our success is reflected in the contributions our clients make to advancements in preventing, diagnosing, and treating infectious and chronic diseases, particularly among vulnerable populations. Our public health staff have expertise in surveillance, program interventions, communication, evaluation, and research.

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Does cancer screening save lives?

What factors lead to elevated glycemia and, ultimately, diabetes?

What are the current feeding practices of infants and toddlers?

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Patricia Shifflett
Patricia Shifflett
Vice President & Practice Director

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Public Health & Epidemiology

LEADR Study Identifies Novel Risk Factors That Impact Development of Diabetes

Public Health & Epidemiology

SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing of Blood Donor Samples Helps Estimate Seroprevalence in the General Population

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Assessment in Mexico: Do Baby Food Manufacturers Comply with WHO Guidelines and Mexican Legislation?

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Publications

Viet S.M., Falman J.C., Merrill L.S., Faustman E.M., Savitz D.A., Mervish N., Barr D.B., Peterson L.A., Wright R., Balshaw D., and O'Brien B. (2021).

Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource (HHEAR): A model for incorporating the exposome into health studies.

International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 235.
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Viet S.M., Dellarco M., Chen E., McDade T., Faustman E., Brachvogel S., Smith M., and Wright R. (2021).

Recommendations for assessment of environmental exposures in longitudinal life course studies such as the National Children's Study.

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 9.
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Chin H.B., Kelly A., Adgent M.A., Patchel S.A., James K., Vesper H.W., Botelho J.C., Chandler D.W., Zemel B.S., Schall J.I., Ford E.G., Darge K., Stallings V.A., Baird D.D., Rogan W.J., and Umbach D.M. (2021).

Reproductive hormone concentrations and associated anatomical responses: Does soy formula affect minipuberty in boys?.

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Source | DOI | PubMed

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