Health Equity Archives

11.10.2020 a man and woman smiling for a picture

Jennifer Hirsch and Shamus Khan summarize their book "Sexual Citizens," which offers a public health perspective on campus sexual assault.

Fellow Gray Babbs

11.06.2020 a close up of a seat belt

“Stop and Frisk” policies are now widely recognized to have been used to profile and target racial minorities.

Fellow Tasha McAbee

11.04.2020 a red triangle with a exclamation mark on it

The infosphere contributes to the social determinants of health as much as the social sphere and biosphere do.

Guest Authors Jess Morley, Luciano Floridi

11.03.2020 a map of the united states

Trans people in states with protective policies were more likely to seek healthcare than people in states with restrictive policies.

Fellow Gray Babbs

10.30.2020 a baby crib with a light from it

As the Covid-19 pandemic lingers, many are concerned its effects on employment and housing will lead to more evictions and homelessness.

Guest Author Robin Clark

10.29.2020 a pie chart with text and numbers

With 8 million unique users annually on social media, PHP reminds readers that public health is everything: from Covid-19 to sex to aging.

Fellows Edward Alexander, Tasha McAbee

Editor Michael Stein

10.26.2020 a roll of stickers with text

The four PHP writing fellows and the three editors have each taken one public health issue and offer reminders of what is at stake in 2020.

10.23.2020 a pie chart with numbers and text

In a particularly low blow, Trump appointees eliminated federal TV advertising for the Marketplace for the 2018 open enrollment period.

Fellow Gray Babbs

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