Youth Fitness Disparities: Why Neighborhoods Matter
Youth who live in neighborhoods with more resources, including high walkability and ample green space, tend to be the most physically fit.
...moreYouth who live in neighborhoods with more resources, including high walkability and ample green space, tend to be the most physically fit.
...morePaid sick leave can positively impact mental health, with employees with access to this benefit being 31-64% less likely to report experiencing depression or anxiety daily.
...moreGun violence exposure, both individually and cumulatively, has critical implications for mental, physical, and behavioral health and well-being.
...moreWith no federal regulation to address gun violence, safety measures like lockdown drills and armed personnel are commonplace in schools. But these practices take a toll on student mental health.
...moreThe built environment and health are intricately connected, so community planning and policies need to be tailored to the context in which we live.
...moreAs Americans age, participating in daily accessible physical activity like stair climbing can reduce the risk of disease and improve overall health.
...moreDespite efforts to mitigate biases in courtroom sentencing, judges issue harsher sentences for defendants with more stereotypically Black names compared to stereotypically White names.
...moreFrom increased risk of injury to toxic chemical exposure, the public health consequences of artificial turf fields are too deep to ignore.
...moreAs neighborhood disadvantage increases, the adolescents living there show greater mental health concerns, including an increased risk of depressive symptoms and suicidality.
...moreEntering the carceral system leaves many without insurance coverage, even after release.
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