Despite the “pursuit of happiness” being a right of all Americans, the U.S. is the 14th happiest country among the OECD. The relatively low ranking is partly explained by growing distrust in the federal government.
...more
The United States spends far more on health than any other nation but does not have the health outcomes to show for it. What’s the key to getting more health for our money?
...more
A recent study by Yasemin Irvin-Erickson at the Urban Institute examines the effect of increased gun violence on the local economies in Minneapolis, Oakland, and Washington, D.C.
...more
The instability in insurance coverage for women during pregnancy and after childbirth can result in differential access to essential health care, impacting the health of both mothers and newborns.
...more
Indoor and outdoor air pollution and smoke are responsible for an estimated 570,000 deaths in children under 5. While child deaths attributable to environmental hazards decreased from 37% to 26% from 2002 to 2012, continued progress is in a precarious state.
...more
Motor vehicle crash fatalities increased 7.2% in 2015, the largest percentage increase since 1966. This recent uptick is cause for concern and is reason to re-examine seat belt policies.
...more
Although increasing the number of people with insurance is a focus in the healthcare debate, increasing the number of doctors is also an issue. The demand for physicians in the U.S. could outpace supply by 2030.
...more
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gives US infrastructure a D+ rating. Investment in infrastructure could generate significant bi-partisan support in Congress and across the country.
...more
Allowing states to decide vaccine requirements could perpetuate inadequate vaccination the United States.
...more
Many vulnerable students are not able to access health care due to transportation or financial barriers. School-based health centers, while not yet widely implemented, have positive influences on both health and education outcomes.
...more
