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03.14.2018 Boston skyline

2017 Gun Violence in Boston

In Boston, various communities experience different levels of gun violence. Here's a look at the data on Boston shootings.

Guest Author Jacqueline Rocheleau

03.13.2018 a close-up of words

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A Writing Teacher’s Take on the Seven Words Controversy

Public health, scientific, and academic writing are plagued by jargon and words that are so overused they become meaningless. PHP’s Associate Editor, Jennifer Beard offers a new spin on the recent “seven words” controversy.

Editor Jennifer Beard

03.08.2018 Sign from Universal Life Insurance building

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African Americans Own More Life Insurance, Not Less

Life insurance has the potential to mitigate wealth disparities across race. Recent research by Harris and Yelowitz analyzed differences in life insurance holdings between whites and African Americans.

Guest Authors Timothy Harris, Aaron Yelowitz

03.05.2018 Elderly-man-holding-a-walking-stick

Social Isolation is Bad for the Mental Health of Older Adults

Close emotional relationships in old age are important for well-being, irrespective of the level of contact with family and friends.

Guest Author Harry Owen Chatters Taylor

02.27.2018 Graphic showing impact of new CACFP standards on child care food prices

The Cost of Kids' Nutrition

A new USDA rule requires meal providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to serve more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, but improving food quality comes at a cost beyond the reach of some meal providers.

Fellow Sampada Nandyala

02.23.2018 Graph showing Soda Tax Support by political affiliation according to message

Partisan Divide Over Soda Tax

Passing and implementing policies is often contingent on favorable public opinion. A recent study in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law examines differing partisan responses to three messaging tactics about the soda tax.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

02.22.2018 A graph showing hospital on community benefits as a portion of total spending

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Are Hospitals Spending Enough on the Community?

Do nonprofit hospitals invest enough in community health initiatives to compensate for tax exemption status? New research shows spending on community health benefits remained essentially unchanged between 2010 and 2014.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

02.21.2018 A case of glass soda bottles, one with a red Coca-Cola cap

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Tomorrow in Mind: Corporate Social Responsibility

PHP Fellow Gilbert Benavidez writes on corporate social responsibility to respect and protect human rights, and how public health must be a leader in building partnerships with corporations to influence social policy.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

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