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Help people live longer, healthier, and more productive lives.
Focus on prevention instead of treating the symptoms of disease.
Improve health for entire populations through research, education, and policy.

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Undergraduate Programs

Learn about our Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in public health.

Undergraduate programs

Graduate Programs

We offer professional and academic graduate degrees across the public health disciplines.

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New UI research examines evidence of rising youth mental health concerns

Adolescent mental health conditions are increasing in many countries worldwide, and that growth is occurring most markedly among girls, according to a new survey of research co-authored by Jonathan Platt, assistant professor of epidemiology.

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UI study shows young workers face high levels of workplace violence

Young workers in the United States face a significant risk of workplace violence, especially in the retail and service industries where they are frequently employed, according to recent University of Iowa research.

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UI study shows opioid use increases bone fracture risk

A recent study from researchers at the University of Iowa College of Public Health suggests a link between opioid use and an increased risk of bone fractures in patients aged between 17 and 64 years.

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Hear from Hawkeyes

Alaina Elliott-Wherry

Advocacy in action

Alaina Elliott-Wherry, MPH student

Alaina recently had the opportunity to speak with state legislators about public health issues.

Khyathi Gadag

Supporting mental health

Khyathi Gadag V, PhD student

Khyathi is interested in mental health, health policy, and supporting student wellness.

John Dickens

Researching rural public health

John Dickens, 23MPH

John will work with a public health policy center to research and address rural public health needs.

Lyndy Holdt

Testing the waters

Lyndy Holdt, MS student

 Lyndy is conducting a water quality survey as part of her focus on environmental health issues.

Research

Research is what sets the College of Public Health apart.
Our faculty are among the most productive researchers on campus. 

$205 million

in research funding over the past five fiscal years

$43 million

in research funding for fiscal year 2023

$10 million

in research funding Since July 1, 2023

Learn more about our research