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09.25.2017 Detroit Tiger fan for life

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Detroit

This is a special and unique week for Public Health Post: we are devoting all five articles to stories about public health in Detroit. David Jones tells the story of taking his daughter to a Tigers game as a metaphor for falling in love with the city he calls "one of the most fascinating stories in America right now."

Editor David K. Jones

09.22.2017 Graph showing change in life expectancy in voters for Trump

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‘Left Out’: Less Healthy Vote for Trump

A recent study by Jacob Bor of the Boston University School of Public Health showed that voters in areas with stagnated or declining life expectancy were more likely to vote for Trump.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

09.21.2017 Graph showing reasons why men and women stay out of the workforce

Female Caregivers and Workforce Nonparticipation

Research shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans out of the workforce are women with a high school education or less, and about half of these women cite caregiving as the reason.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

09.20.2017 Springfield Illinois legislative chambers

New Budget, Old Problems: Public Health Challenges in Illinois

The ongoing effects of the Illinois budget crisis, in particular on public higher education, have clear negative consequences for individual and community health.

Fellow Maggie Thomas

09.18.2017 A teenage boy looking at his smartphone

Prioritizing Adolescent Health

According to the WHO, adolescents make up around one fifth of most countries’ population. Investing in adolescent health can be both impactful and cost effective for generations to come.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

09.15.2017 Two open handcuffs and key

Chronically Ill and Incarcerated

Recently released inmates are at a high risk of death. The Transitions Clinic Network (TCN) assists former inmates with medical care, mental health and substance use treatment, housing, food, and employment.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

09.13.2017 Caution sign: steep and crumbling cliff

Health Center Funding Cliff

Community Health Centers are facing a major funding cliff unless Congress acts soon. Access to affordable health care hangs in the balance for millions.

Guest Author Brad Wright

09.13.2017 a baby's foot in a person's hand

Senior Loneliness and the Public Health Response

Research shows that senior loneliness has a detrimental effect on health. Interventions are underway to reduce isolation and loneliness for seniors.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

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