Noncommunicable Diseases
Addressing chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes, and their relationship to health inequity
Noncommunicable Diseases Headlines
Explore the latest public health research and insights about noncommunicable diseases.
Research Gaps Around Type 1 Diabetes
Recent research has highlighted disparities in research between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, with Type 1 long—and mistakenly—associated only with childhood onset. Elizabeth Selvin and Michael Fang challenge previously held assumptions about Type 1 diabetes.
Noncommunicable Diseases Faculty Experts
Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of noncommunicable diseases? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Joshua Sharfstein, MD, works to develop and promote public health strategies, healthcare payment approaches, and regulatory policies that advance health and equity.
Elizabeth Selvin, PhD '04, MPH, leads research at the nexus of epidemiology and clinical practice, focusing on diagnosing and screening for diabetes and prediabetes.