Reproductive and Sexual Health

Hailey Spaeth chose the Bloomberg School because of its commitment to improving health in the Baltimore community it calls home. 

Despite notable advances in women’s rights in the last 30 years, gender-based violence, maternal mortality and other issues still need to be addressed.

Most families support sex ed, but many U.S. schools arenʼt teaching it. 

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, some states have imposed severe restrictions on access to abortion, leaving pregnant people to continue unwanted or unsafe pregnancies to term. The result was an increase in live births—but also infant deaths.

Meagan Williams is a senior clinical researcher at Children's National Hospital and owner and founder of Peaceful Perinatal. 

Backed by federal funding, public health researcher Michele Decker, ScD, MPH, works to understand the scope and impact of gender-based violence and to determine how to prevent it.

Daniela Schrider credits her mother's experience as an immigrant and young parent for sparking her interest in public health. 

Researchers estimate 22,180 more live births and 478 more infant deaths than expected across 14 states, including Texas, that banned abortion between September 2021 and August 2022.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective tool to prevent HIV infection. 

Biden made his mark on public health with policies designed to protect Americans from hazardous chemicals, reduce drug prices, expand insurance coverage, and more.

From 1990-2020, 48 countries reduced socioeconomic-related inequalities in both modern contraceptive use and demand for family planning satisfied by modern methods.

As we head into 2025—a year certain to bring great change—we reflect on 2024’s public health headlines.

Center-affiliated faculty, and staff convened at the SVRI ’24 Forum alongside global scholars and partners in Cape Town, South Africa. 

Almost everyone will get HPV within their lifetime. While many types of HPV go away on their own, others can cause cancer. Fortunately, vaccines can prevent these infections.