Child and Adolescent Health

In a white shipping container converted into a community soup kitchen, Vusi Msomi provides meals for children in need in Alexandra, South Africa. It helps, but it’s not enough to address community hunger—which worsened after the pandemic started.

B’more for Healthy Babies helped reduce the city’s infant mortality rate to record lows. Now, CCP looks to replicate that success in more communities.

Survey responses from a global panel that included young people provide insights into what would make cities mental health-friendly for youth. 

For graduate students who are passionate about putting research and policy recommendations into action, the Johns Hopkins Health Policy Institute (HPI) is an invaluable experience. Among the Spring 2024 HPI Fellows is Glendedora Dolce, now in her second year as a Health and Public Policy doctoral student. Glendora's research aims to prevent injuries, illnesses, and health disparities as it pertains to child passenger safety.

Researchers analyzed results from nearly 40,000 households participating in a voluntary tap-water test program run by the city.