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Child Poverty Has Been Declining In Single-Mother Families, But The Gap Remains Large, Xiaoyan Zhang
Child Poverty Has Been Declining In Single-Mother Families, But The Gap Remains Large, Xiaoyan Zhang
Population Health Research Brief Series
Family structure (whether a child lives in a single parent or married family) is a strong predictor of childhood poverty. While childhood poverty has been on the decline, there is still a high rate of poverty among children in single-mother families, affecting the health of these children. This data slice describes the trends of childhood poverty among different family structures in the U.S.
We Need To Change The Language We Use To Describe Individuals With Substance Use Issues, Austin Mcneill Brown
We Need To Change The Language We Use To Describe Individuals With Substance Use Issues, Austin Mcneill Brown
Population Health Research Brief Series
People with substance use disorders (SUDs) are highly stigmatized worldwide. This research brief describes the results from several studies on unconscious bias and negative language used to describe individuals with SUDs.
Marijuana Legalization: Beyond Yes Or No., Keith Humphreys
Marijuana Legalization: Beyond Yes Or No., Keith Humphreys
Center for Policy Research
This paper will first go over some basic terms and concepts, then discuss what’s going on in the world around cannabis with a focus on the United States. I will then offer some policy options to consider if New York chooses to legalize recreational cannabis.
The U.S. Has A Serious Shortage Of Affordable Housing, Especially For Younger And Older Adults, Sarah Mawhorter
The U.S. Has A Serious Shortage Of Affordable Housing, Especially For Younger And Older Adults, Sarah Mawhorter
Population Health Research Brief Series
There is a significant shortage of affordable housing throughout the US, especially for older and younger adults. This has important implications for their quality of life and health outcomes.
People With Developmental Disabilities Have Much More Life To Live, Dalton Stevens
People With Developmental Disabilities Have Much More Life To Live, Dalton Stevens
Population Health Research Brief Series
On average, adults with any type of developmental disability die 23.5 years before those without a developmental disability. Despite this disadvantage, health care providers, policymakers, and scholars have done little to address or understand the significantly shorter lifespans of people with developmental disabilities. This research brief discusses age-at-death mortality patterns for adults with various types of developmental disabilities.
Having A Disability Reduces Chances Of Employment For All Racial/Ethnic Groups, Jennifer D. Brooks
Having A Disability Reduces Chances Of Employment For All Racial/Ethnic Groups, Jennifer D. Brooks
Population Health Research Brief Series
Regardless of race, adults with disabilities are less likely to be employed than those without disabilities. This data slice explains how race-ethnicity affects employment rates among adults with and without disabilities.
Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Truth Behind The Trauma, Alexandra Punch
Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Truth Behind The Trauma, Alexandra Punch
Population Health Research Brief Series
There are many misconceptions about coping behaviors, laws, and regulations that make coming forward difficult and painful. This issue brief discusses the hurdles for child victims of sexual assault and the initiatives taking place across the country to combat stereotypes and bring justice to children and their families.
Understanding Opioid Users’ Views On Fentanyl Could Help Reduce Overdoses, Kate Mclean, Shannon M. Monnat, Khary Rigg, Glenn Sterner, Ashton Verdery
Understanding Opioid Users’ Views On Fentanyl Could Help Reduce Overdoses, Kate Mclean, Shannon M. Monnat, Khary Rigg, Glenn Sterner, Ashton Verdery
Population Health Research Brief Series
The opioid overdose crisis is a national public health emergency, made much worse in recent years by the widespread emergence of fentanyl – a highly potent synthetic opioid. This research brief summarizes the findings from their research conducted in southwestern Pennsylvania in 2017 and 2018. Results show that the majority of interviewees who use opioids are fearful of and want to avoid fentanyl and would utilize harm reduction strategies such as fentanyl test strips if they were made more widely available.
How Equitable Is The Education Finance System In New York State?, John Yinger
How Equitable Is The Education Finance System In New York State?, John Yinger
Center for Policy Research
This policy brief provides an overview and evaluation of the education finance system in New York State. The brief addresses four broad topics: student performance disparities in New York State, the nature of the New York State education finance system, the contributions of the New York foundation aid formula to educational equity, and the benefits to all taxpayers in New York State from education finance reform.
There Are Multiple And Geographically Distinct Opioid Crises In The U.S., Shannon M. Monnat
There Are Multiple And Geographically Distinct Opioid Crises In The U.S., Shannon M. Monnat
Population Health Research Brief Series
Rates of fatal drug overdose increased 250% in the U.S. between 1999 and 2017, due in large part to a massive surge in overdoses involving opioids. However, there is substantial geographic variation in fatal opioid overdoses, and prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl are differentially responsible for high overdose rates across different parts of the U.S. This research brief summarizes the findings from a study just published in the American Journal of Public Health. The study shows that there are at least four geographically distinct opioid overdose crises in the U.S.
Book Review: Palaces For The People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, And The Decline Of Civic Life, Eric Klinenberg, Georgia Westbrook
Book Review: Palaces For The People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, And The Decline Of Civic Life, Eric Klinenberg, Georgia Westbrook
School of Information Studies - Post-doc and Student Scholarship
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Food Assistance May Help Families Prevent Emergency Department Visits For Child Asthma, Colleen Heflin
Food Assistance May Help Families Prevent Emergency Department Visits For Child Asthma, Colleen Heflin
Population Health Research Brief Series
Childhood asthma is the leading cause of emergency department visits for children under the age of 15 in the U.S. Food insecurity may increase a child’s risk for developing asthma. This research brief shows that higher SNAP benefits are associated with fewer asthma –related emergency department visits.
The Stories Behind The Struggle: A Closer Look At First Experiences With Opioid Misuse, Khary Rigg, Shannon M. Monnat, Kate Mclean, Ashton Verdery, Glenn Sterner
The Stories Behind The Struggle: A Closer Look At First Experiences With Opioid Misuse, Khary Rigg, Shannon M. Monnat, Kate Mclean, Ashton Verdery, Glenn Sterner
Population Health Research Brief Series
Opioid use disorders and overdoses from prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl have become a national public health crisis. Improving our knowledge about how people first come to misuse opioids can help to inform prevention and treatment interventions. This research brief dives into the stories behind opioid use initiation and provides intervention strategies.
More Kindergarteners Are Exempted From Required School Vaccinations Than In The Past, Kent Jason G. Cheng
More Kindergarteners Are Exempted From Required School Vaccinations Than In The Past, Kent Jason G. Cheng
Population Health Research Brief Series
The percentage of kindergarteners being granted exemption from vaccination is growing across the U.S. as parents increasingly request exemptions for philosophical reasons. During the 2017-18 school year, 2.2% of kindergartners were exempted from vaccination. This is up from 1.6% during the 2011-12 school year.
Suicide Rates Have Soared Among Middle-Aged White Women In The U.S., Julene Kemp Cooney
Suicide Rates Have Soared Among Middle-Aged White Women In The U.S., Julene Kemp Cooney
Population Health Research Brief Series
Suicide rates among middle-aged white women in the U.S. have soared since the early 2000s. Rates for white women have increased across all age groups, but they are the highest among those ages 35-64.
We Should Promote Harm Reduction To Combat The Opioid Overdose Crisis, Alexandra Punch
We Should Promote Harm Reduction To Combat The Opioid Overdose Crisis, Alexandra Punch
Population Health Research Brief Series
Over 70,000 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses last year, and the U.S. continues to struggle with how to address this crisis. This issue brief explains the concept of harm reduction, describes various types of programs that fall under the harm reduction model, and discusses the promises these approaches hold for helping to combat the current opioid crisis.
Life Expectancy Is Increasingly Tied To Our Education Level, Jennifer Karas Montez
Life Expectancy Is Increasingly Tied To Our Education Level, Jennifer Karas Montez
Population Health Research Brief Series
In the U.S., an individual’s education level is one of the strongest predictors of how long they will live. Since the mid-1980s, it has become an increasingly strong predictor. This is true for women and men and for different race and ethnic groups.
What Are We Hiding? Preventable Causes Of Death Are Not Accurately Counted For Adults With Intellectual Disability, Scott D. Landes
What Are We Hiding? Preventable Causes Of Death Are Not Accurately Counted For Adults With Intellectual Disability, Scott D. Landes
Population Health Research Brief Series
This research brief reports on findings from a recent research on errors in cause of death reporting on death certificates for individuals with disabilities. Analyzing the death certificates of over 30,000 adults with developmental disabilities who died between 2012 and 2016, Landes and his collaborators found that nearly half of death certificates identify a developmental disability itself as the direct cause of death for individuals with disabilities.
“Lotta Food, No Money”: Syracuse’S Poor Have Challenges That Are Much Bigger Than Food Access, Katie Mott
“Lotta Food, No Money”: Syracuse’S Poor Have Challenges That Are Much Bigger Than Food Access, Katie Mott
Population Health Research Brief Series
Food access is a central target for addressing poor health in low-income communities nationwide. A 2019 study found that the recent closure of a local family grocery store was a major concern for local elected officials and leaders of nonprofit agencies. However, people living in extreme poverty do not view food access as their most important health challenge. Finding safe and affordable housing, navigating the social welfare system, and finding employment are seen as larger concerns.