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Less Worthy Lives? We Must Prioritize People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities In Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation, Scott D. Landes, Margaret A. Turk, Katherine E. Mcdonald, Maya Sabatello Dec 2020

Less Worthy Lives? We Must Prioritize People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities In Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation, Scott D. Landes, Margaret A. Turk, Katherine E. Mcdonald, Maya Sabatello

Population Health Research Brief Series

Individuals with developmental and intellectual disability should prioritized during COVID-19 vaccination allocation.


The Mental Health Toll Of Covid-19, Xiaoyan Zhang Dec 2020

The Mental Health Toll Of Covid-19, Xiaoyan Zhang

Population Health Research Brief Series

The coronavirus pandemic has profoundly disrupted Americans' lives. The share of U.S. adults reporting unmet mental health treatment needs has been rising steadily over the past couple of months. Rates are even higher for adults with children in the household.


“Right To Work” And Life Or Death For Georgia Teachers, Austin Mcneill Brown Jul 2020

“Right To Work” And Life Or Death For Georgia Teachers, Austin Mcneill Brown

Population Health Research Brief Series

Georgia is a “right to work” state, in which teachers can be fired or have their state license revoked if they strike or utilize collective bargaining. This leaves few legal options for teachers to challenge the state mandate to reopen without adequate preparation.


Disparities In Vulnerability To Severe Complications From Covid-19 In The United States, Emily E. Wiemers, Scott Abrahams, Marwa Alfakhri, V. Joseph Holtz, Robert F. Schoeni, Judith A. Seltzer Jul 2020

Disparities In Vulnerability To Severe Complications From Covid-19 In The United States, Emily E. Wiemers, Scott Abrahams, Marwa Alfakhri, V. Joseph Holtz, Robert F. Schoeni, Judith A. Seltzer

Population Health Research Brief Series

Preexisting health conditions increase vulnerability to severe complications from COVID-19. Among middle-aged and older Americans, vulnerability to severe COVID-19 complications based on preexisting conditions is 2-3 times greater for those with low versus high income. Vulnerability is about 40% higher for middle-aged and older adults with a high school degree or less than adults with a four-year college degree. In every age group, Blacks are more vulnerable than Whites, but Hispanics are at lower risk based on fewer preexisting health conditions.


New York’S Recovery Drove National Covid-19 Case Reduction, Sarah Hamersma Jul 2020

New York’S Recovery Drove National Covid-19 Case Reduction, Sarah Hamersma

Population Health Research Brief Series

National COVID-19 trends mask large differences in trends across U.S. states. Reductions in March & April were due almost entirely to declines in New York. The failure of other states to enact strong physical distancing protocols and/or reopening too early has led to our current national surge in cases.


High Covid-19 Mortality Risk In Pennsylvania’S Rural Counties, Raeven Faye Chandler, Shannon M. Monnat, Yue Sun Jul 2020

High Covid-19 Mortality Risk In Pennsylvania’S Rural Counties, Raeven Faye Chandler, Shannon M. Monnat, Yue Sun

Population Health Research Brief Series

COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania have been concentrated in eastern urban counties this far. However, the 14-day incident rate has recently begun increasing in several rural counties that have high prevalence of several chronic health conditions that increase risk of severe complications and death from COVID-19.


Increased Covid-19 Risk For Adults With Intellectual And/Or Developmental Disability Living In Residential Group Homes, Scott D. Landes Jun 2020

Increased Covid-19 Risk For Adults With Intellectual And/Or Developmental Disability Living In Residential Group Homes, Scott D. Landes

Population Health Research Brief Series

Adults with intellectual and/or developmental disability living in group homes in New York are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, including death.


New York State’S Rural Counties Have Higher Covid-19 Mortality Risk, Shannon M. Monnat, Yue Sun Jun 2020

New York State’S Rural Counties Have Higher Covid-19 Mortality Risk, Shannon M. Monnat, Yue Sun

Population Health Research Brief Series

As New York’s regions move through their various phases of reopening businesses and recreations activities, policymakers and residents should be mindful of the underlying health vulnerabilities and the higher COVID-19 mortality risk in several of NY’s rural counties. Is your county at high risk?


Stories From The Frontlines Of The Covid-19 Response In New York, Ashley Van Slyke Jun 2020

Stories From The Frontlines Of The Covid-19 Response In New York, Ashley Van Slyke

Population Health Research Brief Series

This brief features the stories of a nurse and national guardsman from Central NY who served on the frontline of the COVID-19 response during the early days of the outbreak in New York City. These frontline workers described patient overcrowding, equipment shortages, feeling physically and emotionally exhausted, and lessons learned from their experiences.


Homelessness During Covid-19: Understanding And Preventing Risk Of Virus Spread In This Vulnerable Population, Ashley Van Slyke Jun 2020

Homelessness During Covid-19: Understanding And Preventing Risk Of Virus Spread In This Vulnerable Population, Ashley Van Slyke

Population Health Research Brief Series

Individuals experiencing homelessness are older and have a lower life expectancy compared to the average American. This brief describes how individuals who are homeless are experiencing COVID-19 and efforts by various cities and organizations to prevent transmission.


Covid-19, Anxiety, And Depression: Evidence From The U.S. Household Pulse Survey, Xiaoyan Zhang Jun 2020

Covid-19, Anxiety, And Depression: Evidence From The U.S. Household Pulse Survey, Xiaoyan Zhang

Population Health Research Brief Series

A large share of U.S. adults report feelings of anxiety and depression during COVID-19. The interactive figure allows you to explore demographic differences in reports of depression and anxiety among U.S. adults during COVID-19.


Protecting Your Mental Health During Covid-19, Ashley Van Slyke Jun 2020

Protecting Your Mental Health During Covid-19, Ashley Van Slyke

Population Health Research Brief Series

COVID-19 has presented an onslaught of change and uncertainty, leaving many people feeling isolated and disconnected. This brief describes strategies we can try to protect our mental health during this uncertain time.


Breaking Isolation: Self Care For When Coronavirus Quarantine Ends, Dessa Bergen-Cico Jun 2020

Breaking Isolation: Self Care For When Coronavirus Quarantine Ends, Dessa Bergen-Cico

Population Health Research Brief Series

This brief describes how prolonged periods of solitude affect our mental health and provides some strategies for how we can protect our mental and emotional health as we reengage with society.


Why Monitoring Your Media Consumption During Covid-19 Is Important, Dessa Bergen-Cico May 2020

Why Monitoring Your Media Consumption During Covid-19 Is Important, Dessa Bergen-Cico

Population Health Research Brief Series

Are you spending more time consuming media (news, television, video games) than before COVID-19? Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have led to a surge in media consumption. This brief explains how too much media consumption (including the news) can affect your psychological and physiological wellbeing and provides strategies for monitoring your media consumption.


A Public Health Side Effect Of The Coronavirus Pandemic: Screen Time-Related Eye Strain And Eye Fatigue, Mary E. Helander, Stephanie A. Cushman, Shannon M. Monnat May 2020

A Public Health Side Effect Of The Coronavirus Pandemic: Screen Time-Related Eye Strain And Eye Fatigue, Mary E. Helander, Stephanie A. Cushman, Shannon M. Monnat

Population Health Research Brief Series

Has your screen use increased since the start of COVID-19? You’re not alone. COVID-19 social distancing and stay-at-home orders have increased the time we are spending looking at screens. While these technologies help us stay connected and enable us to get the resources we need, too much screen time can lead to eye strain, headaches, and neck and back pain.


Making Meaning During Coronavirus, Mary Kate Schutt May 2020

Making Meaning During Coronavirus, Mary Kate Schutt

Population Health Research Brief Series

If you’ve asked yourself, “Why is this happening? What’s the meaning of this?” you’re not alone. This brief discusses why meaning matters and how we might reflect on what we learned about ourselves from the COVID-19 pandemic to make more intentional meaning in our lives.


Covid-19 And Pneumonia: Increased Risk For Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities During The Pandemic, Scott D. Landes, Dalton Stevens, Margaret A. Turk Apr 2020

Covid-19 And Pneumonia: Increased Risk For Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities During The Pandemic, Scott D. Landes, Dalton Stevens, Margaret A. Turk

Population Health Research Brief Series

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are more likely to develop pneumonia than adults without IDD. This brief describes the implications of higher rates of pneumonia among individuals with IDD for increased risk of serious complications (including death) from COVID-19.


How To Help Children Develop Emotional Resilience During Coronavirus, Xiaoyan Zhang, Mary Kate Schutt Apr 2020

How To Help Children Develop Emotional Resilience During Coronavirus, Xiaoyan Zhang, Mary Kate Schutt

Population Health Research Brief Series

Help your child build resilience in the face of adversities with tips from experts. The great uncertainty we are facing during COVID-19 has left many of us anxious, stressed, defensive, and short-sighted. Children are more vulnerable than adults to the emotional impact of traumatic events that disrupt their normal lives.


Potential Impacts Of Covid-19 On Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disability: A Call For Accurate Cause Of Death Reporting, Dalton Stevens, Scott D. Landes Apr 2020

Potential Impacts Of Covid-19 On Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disability: A Call For Accurate Cause Of Death Reporting, Dalton Stevens, Scott D. Landes

Population Health Research Brief Series

Why might the COVID19 case fatality rate be higher among people with intellectual and development disabilities?


Geographic Disparities In Covid-19 Testing: An Urgent Call To Action, Shannon M. Monnat, Kent Jason G. Cheng Apr 2020

Geographic Disparities In Covid-19 Testing: An Urgent Call To Action, Shannon M. Monnat, Kent Jason G. Cheng

Population Health Research Brief Series

This research brief shows that testing rates are lower in states with the unhealthiest populations and worst health care access. Disparities in testing rates are troubling because delays in testing increase the risk of a surge in silent spread and severe COVID-19 cases in these states.


Mobilization Of The Substance Use Disorder Recovery Community In The Time Of Coronavirus, Austin Mcneill Brown Mar 2020

Mobilization Of The Substance Use Disorder Recovery Community In The Time Of Coronavirus, Austin Mcneill Brown

Population Health Research Brief Series

This issue brief explains the recovery community's resilient response to the social distancing mandates from COVID-19 and notes recommendations for policymakers. This brief also includes a broad list of recovery resources.


Covid-19: Playing The Long Game For Your Mental Health, Mary Kate Schutt Mar 2020

Covid-19: Playing The Long Game For Your Mental Health, Mary Kate Schutt

Population Health Research Brief Series

This issue brief provides a new lens to view the pandemic of COVID-19 and offers simple, practical, and action-oriented ways to mange your mental health for the long term during this time of uncertainty.


As Schools Close Due To The Coronavirus, Mental Health Care For Children Must Be Protected, Xiaoyan Zhang Mar 2020

As Schools Close Due To The Coronavirus, Mental Health Care For Children Must Be Protected, Xiaoyan Zhang

Population Health Research Brief Series

This data slice highlights the expansive nation-wide school closings due to COVID-19 and encourages providers and government bodies to support the mental health needs of students across the country.