
Piercing Overdose Disparities
Overdose deaths among Black individuals have increased across the U.S., surpassing White deaths in 2020 for the first time in decades.
...moreOverdose deaths among Black individuals have increased across the U.S., surpassing White deaths in 2020 for the first time in decades.
...moreChildren who experienced the death of a close family member before the age of 23 had significantly lower chances of earning a college degree than those who did not experience such loss.
...moreFollowing the decriminalization and legalization of cannabis, cities experienced a sharp decrease in the number of possession-related arrests. However, arrests for public consumption went up, with Black individuals experiencing higher rates of arrest compared to White individuals.
...moreAfter Philadelphia, PA implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened and artificially-sweetened beverages, volume sales decreased by 50% and remained low in the years following.
...moreOne in three United States counties qualifies as a maternity care desert, defined by a complete absence of obstetric providers and care at hospitals or birthing centers.
...morePrior to the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and the legalization of same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ adults were largely unable to qualify for health care coverage. Now, coverage rates have increased across the board.
...moreSmoke exposure from wildfires does not affect communities equally, with areas with higher social vulnerability scores experiencing the greatest health risks after exposure.
...moreRental properties in predominantly Black or Hispanic neighborhoods in Boston, Mass. exhibit high instances of asthma triggers, and few of these cases are repaired once reported.
...moreAs COVID-19 lockdown orders trapped victims at home with their abusers, the pregnancy-related homicide rate increased steeply.
...moreBehavioral recommendations for cancer prevention and improved treatment outcomes, such as increased physical activity, are associated with both longer survival after diagnosis and decreased instances of the disease recurring.
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