Automobility: The High Cost of Convenience
Despite the problems associated with cars and driving, including increased air pollution and traffic accidents, both individuals and cities continue to prioritize cars over public health.
...moreDespite the problems associated with cars and driving, including increased air pollution and traffic accidents, both individuals and cities continue to prioritize cars over public health.
...moreElderly individuals are often targets of financial scams on the internet, and with no legal protections in place, the consequences of these scams can take a mental and physical toll.
...moreDiversion programs are perceived by school staff as effective methods to prevent adolescent substance use, but they are not often implemented in school settings. Instead, they turn to punishment-based strategies.
...moreThe seasonal stressors faced by wildland firefighters lead to increased rates of binge drinking and tobacco use throughout the year.
...moreNaloxone is critical for saving lives amid the growing opioid crisis, but while some states have passed laws to grant residents easier access to the medication, others have created additional barriers for those who want and need it.
...moreThirty percent of those enrolled in a mobile smoking cessation program remained smoke-free after three months compared to 16% of those who attended standard in-person sessions.
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