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Mitigating Pollution from Solid Waste
Project
Cities in developing countries often lack the technical capacity, financial resources and technologies to improve solid waste management. They are often paralyzed by the rapidly growing rates at which waste is generated and needs to be disposed, and…
Mortality and Risk Factors of Disease in Nepal: Trend and Projections from 1990 to 2040
Publication
NCDs and metabolic risk factors are projected to majorly contribute to deaths in 2040 in Nepal, requiring substantial alterations in health system priorities.
Supporting Best Practices for Coalmine Methane Recovery
Project
Coal mine methane (CMM) is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) released from coal during and after coal mining that contributes to climate change if emitted within the atmosphere. In addition, CMM can be an explosive hazard inside mines, and contributes to air…
RESEA: Building Evidence for Reemployment Services
Project
To improve the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) program’s success in helping Unemployment Insurance claimants return to work more quickly, Congress introduced requirements that RESEA programs be supported by evidence of…
Incidence and Clinical Characteristics of and Risk Factors for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection Among Pregnant Individuals in the United States
Publication
A new study found that nine percent of pregnant women contracted COVID-19, highlighting the importance of vaccination for those who are pregnant.
American Public Health Association (APHA) 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo
Event
Abt is a sponsor and exhibitor at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo in October 2024.
Through the Roof: What Communities Can Do About the High Cost of Rental Housing in America
Publication
This report from Abt’s Jeffrey Lubell and others shows what U.S. localities can do to mitigate the rising cost of rental housing.
Fighting Malaria Requires Many Strategies
Impact Brief
The Zimbabwe Assistance Program in Malaria reduced malaria cases through help with distribution of bednets, training, and behavior change communications.