tel aviv university - Israel
Author Profile
Early Academic Pursuits
Prof Chava Peretz began her academic journey in 1972 at Tel Aviv University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Statistics in 1976. She continued her education with a Master's in Occupational Health from the Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in 1996. Peretz pursued her Ph.D. at Utrecht University, Holland, focusing on Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology, and completed her doctorate in October 2003. Some of her doctoral research was conducted at Harvard University, USA.
Professional Endeavors
Prof Peretz has held various positions in academic institutions and research centers. Her professional journey includes roles at Sheba-Hospital, the Settlement Research Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, and more. She served as a statistician, researcher, and senior staff member, contributing significantly to epidemiology and environmental research.
Contributions and Research Focus
Prof Chava Peretz's research has primarily focused on occupational and environmental epidemiology. Her work includes investigating the variability of hygiene exposure in factories, exploring repeated measurement data for exposure assessment, and addressing methodological challenges in investigating occupational exposures as risk factors for Parkinson’s disease. Her expertise extends to air pollution, climate factors, and their impact on health outcomes.
Accolades and Recognition
Prof Peretz has actively participated in numerous scientific meetings and conferences worldwide. She has presented her research findings, received awards for poster presentations, and contributed to the scientific community's knowledge in epidemiology, environmental health, and occupational medicine.
Impact and Influence
As a seasoned academic, Prof Chava Peretz has made a significant impact through her research, teaching, and contributions to the field. Her work in epidemiology and preventive medicine has not only added to the scientific understanding of various health issues but has also influenced public health policies and practices.
Legacy and Future Contributions
Prof Chava Peretz's legacy lies in her extensive academic and professional contributions, particularly in the areas of occupational and environmental epidemiology. As an educator, she has shaped the knowledge and skills of numerous students. Her ongoing involvement in research, workshops, and conferences indicates a commitment to advancing the understanding of health-related issues and contributing to future breakthroughs in the field.
Notable Publication
- Incidence of cardiovascular morbidity among Parkinson's disease patients; a large-scale cohort study in a 16-year time window around disease onset Leshchinski, T., Rozani, V., Giladi, N., Bitan, M., Peretz, C. Parkinsonism and Related DisordersThis link is disabled., 2023
- The Association Between High Ambient Temperature and Mortality in the Mediterranean Basin: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Perry, T., Obolski, U., Peretz, C. Current Environmental Health ReportsThis link is disabled., 2023
- Excess mortality in Israel associated with COVID-19 in 2020-2021 by age group and with estimates based on daily mortality patterns in 2000-2019 Peretz, C., Rotem, N., Keinan-Boker, L., ...Bitan, M., Steinberg, D.M. International Journal of EpidemiologyThis link is disabled., 2022
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Real World Pharmacological First Treatment Patterns of Patients with Parkinson Disease and Disease Duration: A Large-Scale Cohort Study Using an Health Maintenance Organization Database Faust-Socher, A., Gurevich, T., Rozani, V., ...Hemo, B., Peretz, C. Clinical NeuropharmacologyThis link is disabled., 2021