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Our Female Veterans Deserve Better Healthcare, Mariah Brennan Nanni
Our Female Veterans Deserve Better Healthcare, Mariah Brennan Nanni
Population Health Research Brief Series
Women represent one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. military, but their access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare is lacking. This issue brief explains gaps in healthcare coverage for female veterans and ways to address them.
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.
Having A Disability Increases The Likelihood Of Food Insecurity Despite Federal Programs To Prevent This Hardship, Colleen Heflin, Claire Altman, Laura Rodriguez
Having A Disability Increases The Likelihood Of Food Insecurity Despite Federal Programs To Prevent This Hardship, Colleen Heflin, Claire Altman, Laura Rodriguez
Population Health Research Brief Series
In 2016, more than 41 million people living in the United States were food insecure. Food insecurity is more pronounced among individuals with disabilities. Work-limiting disability is associated with food insecurity in multiple ways. This research brief shows how such high rates of food insecurity among the disabled population stems from ineffective national policies the many ways in which disabilities increase risk of food insecurity.
Adolescent And Young Adult Mental Health Is Better In States That Mandate More School Mental Health Policies, Stephanie Spera, Shannon M. Monnat
Adolescent And Young Adult Mental Health Is Better In States That Mandate More School Mental Health Policies, Stephanie Spera, Shannon M. Monnat
Population Health Research Brief Series
Mental health problems and suicide rates have increased among adolescents and young adults over the past several years. This research brief shows that adolescent and young adult mental health is better in states that mandate more school mental health policies, including school-based mental health centers, professional development in suicide prevention, and social-emotional curricula.
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.
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.