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Areas of Learning
Originally a one department program, UCI Public Health now has four departments that have robust research and training initiatives: the Departments of Environmental and Occupational Health; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Health, Society and Behavior; and Population Health and Disease Prevention. Together, these departments represent the foundations of public health.
Population Health & Disease Prevention
Strength in Numbers
UCI Public Health was the first in the UC-system to offer an undergraduate degree in public health, and we are now one of the fasting growing majors on the UC Irvine campus. We are helping to answer the call for a demand of skilled public health practitioners in the workforce.
1,400+
Students
These are individuals who will take their UCI training and improve the health and wellbeing of their home communities.
63
Full-time Faculty Members
Who are dedicated to training the future public health workforce
56%
First-generation college students
Of our undergraduate student body
Academic Year in Review ’22-’23:
A Roadmap to Health Equity
$30 million in research
$14 million in philanthropy support
50,000 hours in community engagement
UCI Public Health in the Media
New research suggests chronic extreme heat exposure negatively affects gut, liver and brain
“The first-of-its-kind research revealed how extreme heat can have damaging effects on our gut, liver and brain. The research published out of UC Irvine showed how chronic exposure to high heat can result in an imbalance of the gut microbiome. ” (Saurabh Chatterjee)
Is Oat Milk Causing My Acne?
“In its most simple form, oat milk is just a mixture of oats and water, but what we typically find in the grocery store has been modified. Manufacturers have added extra ingredients to give it a more desirable taste or a better texture. ” (Matthew Landry)
Quinoa Health Benefits, and Tips to Prepare This ‘Superfood’
“Quinoa retains its nutritional value regardless of how it’s cooked. Differences between cooking methods are negligible, and no one method is better than the others. Often you can swap it with rice or other grains in your dishes. Quinoa can also make dishes heartier, like in salads or soups and stews. ” (Matthew Landry)
How to Veggie-fy Your Life
“Studies propose that embracing a reasonable plant-based diet can further develop your cholesterol levels and decrease your circulatory strain, and it might assist you with losing a touch of weight. Arising proof proposes that it might decrease inflammation in your body and support a solid stomach microbiome. ” (Matthew Landry)
