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06.11.2018 a man in a suit

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Race, Discrimination, and Health: 50 Years after MLK

Fifty years after Dr. Martin Luther King's death, racism, discrimination, and prejudice continue to fill the national discourse, especially regarding healthcare. The social justice that Dr. King fought for remains critical to American health today.

Guest Author Utibe R. Essien

06.07.2018 a cracked egg shell with white text

Violence is a Public Health Issue

Nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States every minute.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

06.04.2018 Clicker with 2020

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No MENA Category is a Mistake

The Census Bureau will not include a Middle East and North African (MENA) category in the 2020 US Census. The incorporation of a MENA category on the Census and medical and public health surveys would improve our understanding of Arab American health.

Guest Authors Nadia N. Abuelezam, Sandro Galea

06.01.2018 Closeup of a person wearing a Respiratory oxygen nasal catheter

Trans Health Matters

Transgender individuals face increased risk of both HIV and depression. Using Medicare data, Dragon and colleagues identified additional increased risks for chronic diseases such as COPD and chronic kidney disease.

Fellow Chrissy Packtor

05.31.2018 a person walking on a brick surface

Healthy Homes

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

05.29.2018 a neon sign on a building

Payday Go Away, Come Again ACA

Medicaid can improve family finances. Payday loans, controversial high-interest short-term borrowing, decreased in counties in California that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

Guest Authors Heidi L. Allen, Tal Gross

05.25.2018 Doctor has soldier follow his finger with his eyes during a neurologic exam

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Veterans Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury

Since 2000, more than 375,000 service members have experienced a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Veterans with TBI readjusting to civilian life can have difficulty entering the workforce or continuing their education.

Guest Author Terri K. Pogoda

05.24.2018 Graph showing blood lead levels by race/ethnicity

Racial Gaps in Children’s Lead Levels

Almost twice as many non-Hispanic black children have lead levels at or above 2 micrograms per deciliter compared to non-Hispanic white children. No amount of lead in the blood is considered safe for children.

Fellow Chrissy Packtor

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