Office of Public Health Studies

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Office of Public Health Studies (OPHS) proudly welcomes Dr. David Stupplebeen to its distinguished faculty. 

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa public health researchers are collecting data from outrigger canoe paddlers to determine the activity’s metabolic equivalents (METs), which show how many calories or energy expenditure a person burns when engaged in a physical activity.&nbs

Heart disease, stroke and diabetes are three of the leading causes of death in Hawaiʻi. Many people do not know that they have a chronic condition, even those with regular healthcare.

Peoples’ health is affected by more than their behaviors and interactions with doctors. This paper shows that different forms of community engagement can improve hypertension outcomes.

Three public health students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health who have showcased excellence, and are poised for a promising and impactful future ahead, will be among those in the fall 2023 graduating class.