This week on SHINE: Haiti

1 in 13 children under five in Haiti are suffering from acute malnutrition and the number has been climbing since 2023, according to UNICEF`s latest national nutrition survey (28 August 2023).

Behind that statistic are real children whose growth, immunity, and futures are being shaped by a crisis that`s often invisible until it`s severe.

This is exactly why SHINE exists.

Launched in 2021, SHINE is a global platform for Nutrition Informatics, the intersection of nutrition, information, and technology that underlies all areas of dietetics practice. We drive data-driven, evidence-based, human-centered nutrition interventions, programs, and policies worldwide.

📍 Every week, SHINE brings you:
- Global nutrition happenings
- Emerging evidence and research
- Policy updates
- Innovations and success stories

One platform. A healthier world.

Visit our website to know more: //nutritioninformatics.info/

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Tobacco Use Among Young Adults

Despite major advances in medicine and public health, tobacco use continues to be one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. Nicotine addiction most often begins during adolescence or early adulthood, a period when the brain is still developing and especially vulnerable to its effects. From cigarettes and bidis to smokeless tobacco, hookah, and now e-cigarettes, young people today face a growing range of tobacco and nicotine products, often normalized through peer pressure, family use, and aggressive marketing.

The rise of vaping has added a new layer of concern, with many young adults turning to e-cigarettes without realizing the risks of nicotine dependence and exposure to harmful chemicals, sometimes even as a gateway to conventional smoking. Preventing tobacco use among young adults is possible but requires sustained action at the personal, community, and policy levels, addressing both traditional tobacco products and newer nicotine alternatives.

This discussion is open on COPHI (Community of Population Health Informatics), a discussion forum anchored in the SMAART framework and envisioned by Dr. Ashish Joshi, PhD,MBBS,MPH

Share your views on:

What factors drive young adults toward tobacco and nicotine use, including newer products like e-cigarettes?
How can families, schools, and communities help prevent early initiation and support cessation?
What policy and awareness measures are needed to curb the growing use of tobacco and nicotine products among youth?

Share your experiences, perspectives, and evidence-informed ideas on building a tobacco-free generation.
Join the discussion now: https://smaartlab.org/discussion-board/health-literacy/tobacco-use-among-young-adults/

#TobaccoControl #YouthHealth #AdolescentHealth #PublicHealth #COPHI #PopulationHealth #SMAART #HealthEducation #NicotineAwareness #HealthAwareness

🌍 We’re Hiring! IMMEDIATE JOINING

📍 Location: New Delhi
📝 Position: Academic Coordinator (69331)

📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply through the FHTS website:
https:https://career.fhts.ac.in/jobs/academic-coordinator-69331/

FHTS CREATES Social, Economic and Health Impact through Community engagement, Research-based interventions, Entrepreneurship and innovation, Academic excellence, Technology-based solutions, Employment creation and readiness, and student-centeredness. It is a platform committed to promoting health and well-being for all. Guided by compassion, integrity, and equity, it empowers individuals to grow, contribute meaningfully, and create a positive impact, reaching and improving lives every day- Dr Ashish Joshi, PhD,MBBS,MPH (Founder FHTS and SMAART Lab & Dean and Distinguished University Professor, School of Public Health, University of Memphis)

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call us on +91-8527897771 or write to us contact@fhts.ac.in

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Reproductive Health and Young People

Reproductive health information is an important part of the overall health and well-being of young people. Adolescence and youth are critical stages marked by significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes, when individuals begin making choices that can shape their future health. Yet, many young people still lack accurate, evidence-based information about puberty, menstrual health, contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy, and reproductive rights. Misinformation and limited communication around sexual and reproductive health can contribute to misconceptions and increase vulnerability to unintended pregnancies, STIs, and unhealthy practices.

This discussion is open on COPHI (Community of Population Health Informatics), a discussion forum anchored in the SMAART framework and envisioned by Dr. Ashish Joshi, PhD,MBBS,MPH

Share your views on:
• How can young people access reliable and age-appropriate reproductive health information?
• What role can schools, families, and communities play in improving reproductive health awareness?
• How can we address sociocultural barriers and misinformation around sexual and reproductive health in India?

Share your experiences, perspectives, and evidence-informed ideas on building a more informed and empowered generation.
Join the discussion now: https://smaartlab.org/discussion-board/health-literacy/youth-knowledge-about-reproductive-health/

#ReproductiveHealth #YouthHealth #AdolescentHealth #PublicHealth #COPHI #PopulationHealth #SMAART #HealthEducation #SexualHealth #HealthAwareness