Jude Sleiman

Jude Sleiman is an MPH candidate at Boston University School of Public Health, studying epidemiology, biostatistics, and global health programs. Informed by her extensive travel and experiences living in four diverse countries, Jude is dedicated to understanding how health is perceived and addressed across different cultures. She is passionate about leveraging data-informed health policy to enhance health outcomes worldwide. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new destinations, delving into the latest romance and mystery books, and binging her favorite TV shows.

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Channeling Health

May 10, 2024

Television viewing in young adulthood, as well as increasing TV time with age, are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and related health concerns.

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America’s Waning Life Expectancy

May 3, 2024

The gap in life expectancy between Americans and residents of other high-income countries continues to widen.

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Thirsty for Change: Unveiling the Microscopic Threat in Our Drinking Water

April 16, 2024

Compared to tap water, bottled water in both plastic and glass bottles contains consistently higher levels of microplastic particles.

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graph depicting the gun-related mortality rate (per 100,000) for the state of New York and a synthetic New York State before and after the passage of the SAFE Act in 2013

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New York’s SAFE Act: A Decisive Strike Against Gun Mortality?

April 3, 2024

After New York passed the SAFE Act in 2013, the state experienced a drop in gun-related deaths, highlighting the importance of legislation in mitigating the impact of community gun violence.

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