
Mapping Transgender Policies
The current onslaught of anti-trans legislation has led to an inconsistent mix of state-level policies across the country, greatly impacting health equity for transgender people.
...moreThe current onslaught of anti-trans legislation has led to an inconsistent mix of state-level policies across the country, greatly impacting health equity for transgender people.
...moreUnintentional drownings were up nearly 17% in 2020, particularly among children. Pandemic-related factors were a major culprit.
...more“Deaths of despair”–or deaths from stress-related conditions, such as suicide and drug overdose–are highest among rural counties and counties experiencing economic distress.
...moreDeaf and hard-of-hearing individuals experience a higher rate of suicide, mood and anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders, but many mental health and substance use treatment facilities do not provide services in sign language.
...moreThe use of receipts coated with bisphenols, which are toxic endocrine disruptors, has decreased since 2017, yet these harmful chemicals are still present on the majority of receipts handled every day.
...moreSurvivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence had higher odds of health care insecurity than those who did not experience this kind of violence.
...moreSwitching from a traditionally western diet to a diet that is rich in whole grains, nuts, and fresh fruits and vegetables is an effective and economical way to increase life expectancy.
...moreRecent trends suggest that a combination of opioids and stimulants is now a major contributor to overdose deaths among U.S. veterans.
...moreAs American polarization continues to rise, state policies are widening a mortality gap along political party lines.
...moreQueer students report having less anxiety when they feel more connected to and supported by their school.
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