Structural Racism and Pedestrian Safety
The rate of present-day pedestrian fatalities is highest in neighborhoods that were historically redlined.
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Answering the Call: Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line plays a critical role in supporting veterans and reducing their risk of suicide, with many seeking additional treatment and behavioral health resources after contacting the line.
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Oral Health for Life
Poor oral health can have devastating health consequences, but accessing appropriate dental care can be difficult, especially for elderly Americans.
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Disparities in Mental Health Services in Schools
The availability of school-based mental health services varies geographically, with rural and suburban areas being less likely to offer diagnostic assessments and treatment services than urban areas.
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Simulated Agricultural Safety: Turn On, Tune In, Crop Out
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. To better train farmers and enhance agricultural safety, virtual reality technology is being used with promising results.
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Social Media and Smoking Cessation
In the first large-scale study examining anti-tobacco campaigns on social media, people responded more positively to messaging about the negative affects of smoking on the lives of those they care about most.
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Connecting With Your Neighbors May Improve Their Health
Having strong neighborhood cohesion – or the perception of trust and connectedness between neighbors – can serve as protection for older adults against the assumed negative impacts of living alone.
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Financial Warfare: Economic Abuse In Intimate Relationships
In the U.S., victims of economic abuse with low financial literacy face additional barriers to establishing the financial stability necessary to leave abusive relationships. Important lessons for supporting these victims may be found abroad.
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Electric Vehicles with Local Impact
An addition of just 20 electric vehicles per 1,000 people can improve local lung health and air quality.
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Clearing Cannabis Criminal Records
Expungement laws can lessen the social and legal sanctions surrounding cannabis-related arrests, but the current expungement system fails to provide economic and social relief for record holders due to a number of administrative hurdles.
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