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Akira Sekikawa

COPD in Japan vs. the US: Comparing Prevalence and Mortality Rates

Despite historically higher smoking rates, Japan has significantly lower COPD prevalence and mortality than the U.S.—a paradox that may be explained by elements of the Japanese diet and public health practices, as discussed by Akira Sekikawa, professor of epidemiology.

Miranda Aman poses for a photo

Farm roots, field goals

“I went to my advisor, and she mentioned a new program in public health,” says Aman, now a doctoral student in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Pitt’s School of Public Health. “I took an intro class, and I was completely hooked.”

Ashawnti Buckner

Meet the Class of 2025 grads who won top University honors

Ashawnti Buckner, health policy and management MPH student, was a recipient of the 2025 Pitt’s Emma W. Locke Memorial Award.