Jacob James Rich
@jacobjames.bsky.social
"tall, dark and quirky math theory researcher"
Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Case Western Reserve University | Health Policy, Reason Foundation | Views my own.
Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Case Western Reserve University | Health Policy, Reason Foundation | Views my own.
I think the stigma issue comes down to semantics.
On person-first language, is there any evidence that it even reduces stigma? I see the person-first language as an arbitrary fad in academia to identify people who are not on "the team".
On person-first language, is there any evidence that it even reduces stigma? I see the person-first language as an arbitrary fad in academia to identify people who are not on "the team".
October 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I think the stigma issue comes down to semantics.
On person-first language, is there any evidence that it even reduces stigma? I see the person-first language as an arbitrary fad in academia to identify people who are not on "the team".
On person-first language, is there any evidence that it even reduces stigma? I see the person-first language as an arbitrary fad in academia to identify people who are not on "the team".
If stigma definitionally means increasing harm, then I see your point. I'm just trying to remind advocates that negative social reinforcement, maybe making something "unfashionable", is an important tool that can replace coercion.
October 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
If stigma definitionally means increasing harm, then I see your point. I'm just trying to remind advocates that negative social reinforcement, maybe making something "unfashionable", is an important tool that can replace coercion.
How about stigma and harm reduction?
October 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
How about stigma and harm reduction?
Surprised that you didn't find more studies outlining the association.
September 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Surprised that you didn't find more studies outlining the association.
Curious how your upcoming review will incorporate this Harvard/Mt. Sinai study and similar evidence that associates Tylenol with autism: hsph.harvard.edu/news/using-a...
Using acetaminophen during pregnancy may increase children’s autism and ADHD risk | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
When children are exposed to acetaminophen—also known by the brand name Tylenol or as paracetamol—during pregnancy, they may be more likely to develop neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and...
hsph.harvard.edu
September 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Curious how your upcoming review will incorporate this Harvard/Mt. Sinai study and similar evidence that associates Tylenol with autism: hsph.harvard.edu/news/using-a...
You should see the Eiffel Tower.
September 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
You should see the Eiffel Tower.
This approach has had great success in New York City. Now only 16.6% of cigarette packs are legally purchased in the city. www.rutgers.edu/news/why-che...
Why Cheap Cigarettes From Other States Are a Costly Problem for New York City
Rutgers researchers find that 17% of discarded packs had proper tax stamps, down sharply from 2011.
www.rutgers.edu
September 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This approach has had great success in New York City. Now only 16.6% of cigarette packs are legally purchased in the city. www.rutgers.edu/news/why-che...
Events were exaggerated for entertainment purposes, but it was quite a privilege.
January 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Events were exaggerated for entertainment purposes, but it was quite a privilege.