In the News

February 2, 2019

At least half of child care businesses impacted by Seattle’s minimum wage

Jennifer Otten is quoted, commenting on the UW Center for Public Health Nutrition study that illustrates how singular policies can affect more than just payroll and can shape organizational structure and service delivery.

January 29, 2019

Nearly all of Seattle’s soda tax is being passed on to consumers, new report shows

Jessica Jones-Smith, an associate professor of health services and epidemiology in the UW School of Public Health is cited in this article describing how Seattle’s tax on soda that began in January 2018 has affected consumer pricing.

August 9, 2018

How Seattle felt about soda tax before it became a reality

March 1, 2018

SPH Close-Up: Anne-Marie Gloster

December 31, 2017

Scientists To Monitor Seattle’s Soda Tax Starting Jan. 1

December 28, 2017

University of Washington to Study Seattle Soda Tax

The City of Seattle gave the University of Washington $500,000 to study the socio-economic impact of the new soda tax. Associate Professor Jesse Jones-Smith is quoted.

June 2, 2017

Researchers to Probe Effect of Seattle’s Minimum Wage Hike on Child-Care Workers

Findings from UW research on Seattle’s minimum wage show that that low-wage workers as a whole bring in $125 less per month, even though their hourly wages had increased.

March 8, 2016

Changing to Low-Fat Diet Improved Quality of Life in Older Women

Changing to a diet low in fat was linked to small but significant improvements in older women’s general health, and physical ability to perform everyday activities, according to new research from the Fred Hutch research center, University of Washington School of Public Health, and collaborating institutions