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Katelyn Jetelina, MPH, PhD., epidemiologist and author of “Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE)” newsletter.

Jul 25, 2024

Join the conversation with Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist and science communicator, as she discusses the link between climate change and bird flu, raw milk risks, science communication challenges, and strategies for promoting public health and preventing pandemics.

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Climate change fuels bird flu spread, emphasizing the need for One Health approach.

Effective science communication reduces public anxiety during health crises, showcasing importance of empathy.

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Understanding Epidemiology and its Role in Public Health

Epidemiology focuses on finding patterns of diseases affecting health outcomes, addressing a wide range of health topics like infectious diseases and cancer. Epidemiologists study how genetics and environment influence health outcomes on a population scale. Dr. Caitlin Jettalina explains her interest in epidemiology stemmed from wanting to understand community health more broadly, treating millions at once instead of individual patients.

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Exploring Epidemiology and Science Communication Journey

3min

Evolution of Bird Flu and One Health Concept

10min

Challenges in Monitoring the Spread of H5N1 in Dairy Herds

2min

Risks of Raw Milk Consumption and Public Health Challenges for Farm Workers

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Did you know that climate change is fueling the spread of bird flu? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Katelyn Jetelina, MPH, PhD., epidemiologist, data scientist and science communicator who serves as a scientific consultant to the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jetelina publishes the popular “Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE)” newsletter, and will discuss bird flu, raw milk risks and myths, the challenges of science communication, promoting public health and preventing pandemics.

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Food Sleuth Radio

Katelyn Jetelina, MPH, PhD., epidemiologist and author of “Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE)” newsletter.

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Understanding Epidemiology and its Role in Public Health

Challenges and Impact of Science Communication

Concerns and Implications of Avian Flu on Public Health

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts