Everything is Public Health

Sex ed is one of those awkward experiences that we don't think about much after it happens. But a proper sex education is important to help the teens and young adults prevent STIs, unexpected pregnancies, and understand their bodily functions. For many of us it was a comprehensive experience, but for a sizable fraction their experience was much more limited or an abstinence only curriculum. In other words, the focus was on preventing sex altogether instead of providing the information to reduce risks.  What is the history and origin of abstinence only sex ed? What health impact does it have? And most importantly, is it effective? (No). Join us and special guest Caitlin in a two part special that examines the issue of abstinence only sex ed. Featuring special guest: Caitlin Viccora!Check out Caitlin's Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-the-pages/id1521858696https://www.instagram.com/betweenthepagespod/?hl=en-o-Twitter: https://twitter.com/EverythingisPHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingispublichealth  Email: EverythingIsPublicHealth@gmail.com  Support the show

When we think of homelessness, we typically think of being literally without shelter. While that is the case for a lot of people, homelessness can also mean sleeping in your car, staying on a friend's couch, or hopping from place to place. Housing is public health, but how important is having a physical address? What can you do or not do if we don't have an address? -o-Twitter: https://twitter.com/EverythingisPHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingispublichealth  Email: EverythingIsPublicHealth@gmail.comSupport the show

None of us wants to be in a car accident, and we do our best to avoid crashing into fixed structures like light posts. But beyond what the driver can control, public health is about designing the built environment to prevent injury and reduce harm. What does street lights have to do with this? How could they potentially save your life? -o- Twitter: https://twitter.com/EverythingisPHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingispublichealth Email: EverythingIsPublicHealth@gmail.comSupport the show

For many of us, groceries are just there. We may think about how often we shop for groceries, or how much we spend each week on groceries, but for most of us we hardly think about our access to them or how we get there. What happens when people live in an area that doesn't have easy access to food and groceries? Food deserts are those areas, and they have a profound impact on the health of people living there. -o-Twitter: https://twitter.com/EverythingisPHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingispublichealthEmail: EverythingIsPublicHealth@gmail.comSupport the show

Welcome to Everything is Public Health! So many things impact our health. The physical things around you, the social interactions, the policies you may never notice, are all quietly there, influencing our health and well-being in subtle ways everyday. Some are there on purpose to prevent bad outcomes, some are issues that we still need to address, but most go unnoticed by many of us. This is the world of public health; a science of understanding the countless forces and designing solutions to help prevent or mitigate harm and improve the health of the people. Once a week, this podcast explores one concept and delves into those hidden forces. We are one and a half public health professionals (MJ is the half), and we hope to bring these public health ideas into the consciousness of our listeners. With some luck, we hope to inspire a new generation of public health minded people, because the more public health oriented we as a society become, the brighter our future is. Thank you so much for listening! MJ and CassTwitter: https://twitter.com/EverythingisPHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingispublichealthSupport the show