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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
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.
Covid-19 Reduced Outpatient Visits By Up To 70% In The Us, Pinka Chatterji, Yue Li
Covid-19 Reduced Outpatient Visits By Up To 70% In The Us, Pinka Chatterji, Yue Li
Population Health Research Brief Series
The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for healthcare providers. Outpatient visits dropped by up to 70% relative to the same weeks in prior years.
Covid-19 Trends Among Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities (Idd) Living In Residential Group Homes In New York State Through July 10, 2020, Scott D. Landes, Margaret A. Turk, Margaret K. Formica, Katherine E. Mcdonald
Covid-19 Trends Among Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities (Idd) Living In Residential Group Homes In New York State Through July 10, 2020, Scott D. Landes, Margaret A. Turk, Margaret K. Formica, Katherine E. Mcdonald
Population Health Research Brief Series
While COVID-19 case rates increased between April 10, 2020 and July 10, 2020 for both groups, from April 10 to May 1, the case rate increased by 2.5 times for people with IDD, from 2,225 to 5,544 cases per 100,000, but only increased by 1.6 times for New York State, from 886 to 1,584 cases per 100,000.
Rural Covid-19 Mortality Rates Are Highest In Counties With The Largest Percentages Of Blacks And Hispanics, Kent Jason G. Cheng, Yue Sun, Shannon M. Monnat
Rural Covid-19 Mortality Rates Are Highest In Counties With The Largest Percentages Of Blacks And Hispanics, Kent Jason G. Cheng, Yue Sun, Shannon M. Monnat
Population Health Research Brief Series
COVID-19 mortality risk is not distributed equally across the U.S. Among rural counties, the average daily increase in COVID-19 mortality rates has been significantly higher in counties with the largest percentages of Black and Hispanic residents.
Health And Profit In Student Housing During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Austin Mcneill Brown
Health And Profit In Student Housing During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Austin Mcneill Brown
Population Health Research Brief Series
The decision to reopen some U.S. universities during the current COVID-19 pandemic may be tied to private financial interests in student housing.
The Collapse Of Health Care: The Effects Of Covid-19 On U.S. Community Health Centers, Ashley Van Slyke
The Collapse Of Health Care: The Effects Of Covid-19 On U.S. Community Health Centers, Ashley Van Slyke
Population Health Research Brief Series
The closure of community health centers is likely to have widespread detrimental impacts on the country’s public health and economy for years to come.
Housing Insecurity During The Coronavirus Response, Lauryn Quick, Colleen Heflin
Housing Insecurity During The Coronavirus Response, Lauryn Quick, Colleen Heflin
Population Health Research Brief Series
COVID-19 has created numerous challenges for Americans in their ability to meet their basic needs. One specific economic challenge is the ability to pay mortgage or rent.
Food Insufficiency During The Coronavirus Response, Lauryn Quick, Colleen Heflin
Food Insufficiency During The Coronavirus Response, Lauryn Quick, Colleen Heflin
Population Health Research Brief Series
The coronavirus pandemic has created widespread economic disruption, exacerbating American household food insufficiency.
“Right To Work” And Life Or Death For Georgia Teachers, Austin Mcneill Brown
“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
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.
Rural Ohio Faces High Health Risk During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Danielle Rhubart, Shannon M. Monnat, Yue Sun
Rural Ohio Faces High Health Risk During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Danielle Rhubart, Shannon M. Monnat, Yue Sun
Population Health Research Brief Series
Ohio was among the first states to implement interventions to reduce community spread during the early stages of COVID-19. These actions came with strong pushback from leaders in many of the state’s rural counties. Residents of Ohio's most rural counties are at high risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID-19.
New York’S Recovery Drove National Covid-19 Case Reduction, Sarah Hamersma
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
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.
Preventing Heat-Related Fatalities During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Danielle Rhubart
Preventing Heat-Related Fatalities During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Danielle Rhubart
Population Health Research Brief Series
The deadliest weather-related health outcomes in the U.S. are heat-related. Older adults – especially those in the most urban and rural areas of the US - are at high risk of heat-related death.
Increased Covid-19 Risk For Adults With Intellectual And/Or Developmental Disability Living In Residential Group Homes, Scott D. Landes
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
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
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
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.
Black Lives Matter: Police Brutality In The Era Of Covid-19, Tyra Jean
Black Lives Matter: Police Brutality In The Era Of Covid-19, Tyra Jean
Population Health Research Brief Series
Although police brutality and COVID-19 are separate tragedies, they intersect. This brief describes how, from COVID-19 to police brutality, the U.S. black population consistently bears the burden of life-threatening consequences due to structural racism throughout multiple institutions.
Workers With Disabilities May Remain Unemployed Long After The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jennifer D. Brooks
Workers With Disabilities May Remain Unemployed Long After The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jennifer D. Brooks
Population Health Research Brief Series
While the re-opening of the U.S. economy promises a return to work for some, this may not be the case for many displaced workers with disabilities. This issue brief describes the intricacies of employability of workers with disabilities .
Gender Disparities In Caretaking During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Danielle Rhubart
Gender Disparities In Caretaking During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Danielle Rhubart
Population Health Research Brief Series
Women have consistently been responsible for more child and elder care than men in the U.S. This disparity continues during COVID-19 and is affecting women’s work.
Covid-19 Mortality Rates Are Higher Among People With Intellectual And Developmental Disability, Scott D. Landes
Covid-19 Mortality Rates Are Higher Among People With Intellectual And Developmental Disability, Scott D. Landes
Population Health Research Brief Series
Despite higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), there has been limited reporting of COVID-19 trends for this population. This research brief shows that higher COVID-19 case fatality rates among people with IDD. Risk is especially high among people are younger ages.
Grandmothers At Work During Coronavirus, Madonna Harrington Meyer
Grandmothers At Work During Coronavirus, Madonna Harrington Meyer
Population Health Research Brief Series
COVID-19 is reshaping the lives of working grandmothers in the U.S. This brief draws on in-depth interviews and grandmothers’ stories to show how the coronavirus is redefining the lives of working grandmothers.
Risky Business: Recognizing The Flaws Of Employer-Based Health Insurance During Covid-19, Austin Mcneill Brown, Mariah Brennan Nanni
Risky Business: Recognizing The Flaws Of Employer-Based Health Insurance During Covid-19, Austin Mcneill Brown, Mariah Brennan Nanni
Population Health Research Brief Series
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the flaws of the U.S.’s employer-based health insurance model. This brief discusses the implications of binding health insurance to employment during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Covid-19 And Pneumonia: Increased Risk For Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities During The Pandemic, Scott D. Landes, Dalton Stevens, Margaret A. Turk
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
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
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
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.
The Gig Is Up: Supporting Non-Standard Workers Now And After Coronavirus, Tyra Jean
The Gig Is Up: Supporting Non-Standard Workers Now And After Coronavirus, Tyra Jean
Population Health Research Brief Series
This issue brief discusses the specific COVID-19 related challenges of three gig work populations: rideshare and delivery drivers; hair stylists, barbers, and aestheticians; and sex workers.
Tips For Communicating With Older Adults About Covid-19, Claire Pendergrast
Tips For Communicating With Older Adults About Covid-19, Claire Pendergrast
Population Health Research Brief Series
Given the severe health risks coronavirus presents for older adults, it is critical to effectively communicate the risk. This brief describes strategies on how to effectively communicate with this population while keeping their comfort and safety in mind.