Exploring the Hidden Connections Between Public Events and Health

Two men smile as they listen to music inside a record store

Major events that capture public attention can create unexpected opportunities to study health. From highly anticipated music releases to national tragedies, these events can function as natural experiments, revealing how sudden changes in circumstances or people’s daily behavior can influence health outcomes. In this Q&A, resident physician researchers Vishal Patel, MD, MPH, and Michael Liu,…

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