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Researchers Find Link Between Father's Occupation and Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Offspring

A new study from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health and Child Health and Development Studies at the Public Health Institute (PHI) has found that children whose fathers worked in craft, operative, service or labor occupations experienced higher incidence rates of developing colorectal cancer later in life.

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The Brownsville location pairs exceptional classroom experience with critical field work, providing a context that reveals the realities of working with communities limited in their access to health resources, education and services. We emphasize the importance of understanding and connecting with the people we work with. Guided by expert faculty, you’ll be expected to build relationships with local organizations and leaders to develop common goals, establish capacity and create sustainable change together. Our students join multidisciplinary research projects that grapple with chronic and infectious illnesses prevalent in the valley, meaning you can help improve the lives of neighbors, friends, family and coworkers while still enrolled in school.   

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  • Lemon joins Brownsville Faculty

    Lemon's research examines and addresses social determinants of Latinx mental health with a focus on suicide prevention

    Emily Lemon, MPH, PhD focused her doctoral research on mental health, community connectedness and the impact of immigration policies on Latinx youth, specifically in the Southeastern United States. Coming to Texas from Emory University and her home in Atlanta, Georgia, she is aware of the differences between the two regions, but also embracing the familiar culture and environment of the Rio Grande Valley.

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    New Brownsville Faculty Feature: Emily Lemon, PhD