Publications Preventing Childhood Lead Exposure: Assessing the Comprehensive Approach Capacity in Peru We conducted an assessment to better understand the current efforts in monitoring and managing lead exposure among children in Peru.
Fact Sheets RESET Alcohol – Public opinion, attitudes and support for government action on alcohol use in Kenya This fact sheet from Kenya offers key highlights of the data for government officials, other stakeholders and journalists interested in alcohol policy.
Fact Sheets RESET Alcohol – Public opinion, attitudes and support for government action on alcohol use in Brazil This fact sheet from Brazil offers key highlights of the data for government officials, other stakeholders and journalists interested in alcohol policy.
Publications Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention: Assessment of Blood Lead Surveillance Capacity in Colombia Lead exposure is a significant public health concern in Colombia, with over a half million children estimated to have a blood lead level (BLL) above 5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL), a level that requires action according to WHO.
Publications Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention: Inventory of Blood Lead Surveillance Capacity Indonesia Recognizing the need for high-quality data, the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Indonesia, with technical support from Yayasan Pure Earth Indonesia and Vital Strategies, is piloting a blood lead surveillance system.
Publications The Perception of Air Quality and Community Resilience Towards Air Pollution Issues in the Province of DKI Jakarta This report highlights public perceptions about air pollution and its health impacts in Jakarta, Indonesia, where in 2022 the city’s average annual PM2.5 concentration levels exceeded the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines.
Publications Public Opinion on Alcohol Policies in Sri Lanka This article analyzes the results of a street intercept survey of 997 respondents to ascertain their awareness of alcohol harms, alcohol industry influences, and barriers and facilitators for implementing alcohol control policies in Sri Lanka.
Publications Assessment of prevalence of elevated blood lead levels and risk factors among children and pregnant women in Bihar, India This study aimed to characterize lead exposure and assess potential sources of lead exposure among a state-representative sample of children and their pregnant mothers residing in Bihar. The resulting high percentages of elevated blood lead levels indicate the urgent need for a comprehensive lead poisoning prevention strategy in Bihar.
Annual Reports 2023 Year in Review: Catalyzing Change Through Partnership Our 2023 annual report, “Catalyzing Change Through Partnerships,” spotlights just a few of our collaborations and shows how these deep and sustainable relationships create long-term public health impact.
Publications Effect of women empowerment on treatment-seeking practice for sexually transmitted infections among women in Ethiopia This study was designed to explore the association between gender issues and married reproductive-age Ethiopian women's low rate of seeking treatment for sexually transmitted infections.