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John Mazzeo

Classes Taught

  • The Science of Protecting the Public’s Health (MPH 101)
  • Food and Culture (ANT 109)
  • Introduction to Medical Anthropology (HLTH 272)
  • Research Methods (MPH 512)
  • Global Public Health Practice (MPH 554)
  • Community Health Assessment (MPH 602)
  • Community Health Project Design (MPH 603)
  • Capstone Seminar in Community Health Practice (MPH 604)

Research Interests

Dr. Mazzeo is a medical anthropologist focused on addressing health inequalities through the lens of social determinants of health. His research spans diverse settings, including Chicago and international sites like Haiti, the Bahamas, and Zimbabwe. Collaborating with community-based partners, he aims to translate research findings into actionable solutions. In global health, Dr. Mazzeo's work tackles critical issues such as food insecurity, HIV/AIDS, livelihood systems, and humanitarian assistance, particularly through field research in Haiti and Zimbabwe. In Chicago, he explores food insecurity and public health interventions, fostering partnerships with Sinai Health and Rush University. He has played an active role in health initiatives at DePaul University, helping to establish new collaborations with Sinai Health and Rush University, as well as contributing to the formation of the DePaul Health Committee for Faculty Council. Currently, Dr. Mazzeo is funded by an NSF grant that leverages community health worker insights to develop an AI system aimed at reducing emergency room readmissions by identifying patients at the highest risk.

Selected Publications

  • Mazzeo J, Qusair ZAA, Gadhoke P, Freiberg T, Barrett PB, Sedlacek A, Torres A. 2022. A Tale of Two Cities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evaluating Food Insecurity in Chicago and New York City. Journal of Ethnic and Racial Health Disparities. 10(4):1703-1720. 
  • Niles MT, Mazzeo J, et al. 2021. A Multi-Site Analysis of the Prevalence of Food Insecurity in the United States, before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Current Developments in Nutrition. 5(12).
  • De Maio F, Shah R, Mazzeo J, Ansell D. 2019. Community Health Equity: A Chicago Reader. University of Chicago Press. 
  • Martin M, Mazzeo J, Lemon B. 2016. Teaching Public Health Professionals Entrepreneurship: An Integrated Approach. Journal of Enterprising Culture. 24(2). 
  • Mazzeo J, Chierici RM. 2013. Social Foundations for a Community-Based Public Health Cholera Campaign in Borgne, Haiti. Human Organization. 72(4). 
  • Mazzeo J. 2013. Hypertension among Haitians Living in the Bahamas. International Journal of the Bahamas. 19. 
  • De Maio F, Mazzeo J, Ritchie D. 2013. Social Determinants of Health: a View on Theory and Measurement. Rhode Island Medical Journal. 96(7):15-9. 
  • Mazzeo J. 2011. The Double Threat of HIV/AIDS and Drought on Rural Household Food Security in Southeastern Zimbabwe. Annals of Anthropological Practice. 35(1). 
  • Mazzeo J. 2011. Cattle, Livelihoods, and Coping with Food Insecurity in the Context of Drought and HIV/AIDS in Rural Zimbabwe. Human Organization. 70(4). 
  • Mazzeo J. 2009. Lavichè: Haiti’s Vulnerability to the Global Food Crisis. Annals of Anthropological Practice. 32.
  • Mazzeo J, Makonese L. 2009. Experiences of Collaboration, Coordination and Efficiency in the Delivery of HIV/AIDS Home Based Care in Zimbabwe. African Journal of AIDS Research. 8(4).