Databyte Archives

10.05.2023 graphs showing the increasing amounts of smoke exposure due to wildfires from 2011-2021

Fire Is Catching

Smoke exposure from wildfires does not affect communities equally, with areas with higher social vulnerability scores experiencing the greatest health risks after exposure.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

10.03.2023 scatter plot showing Boston, MA's response to housing conditions, by percent of White residents in neighborhood

The Asthma Is Coming from Inside the House

Rental properties in predominantly Black or Hispanic neighborhoods in Boston, Mass. exhibit high instances of asthma triggers, and few of these cases are repaired once reported.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

10.02.2023 graph depicting pregnancy-associated homicide rates among persons aged 10–44 years by race/ethnicity and age

Vulnerable to Violence: Pregnancy and COVID-19

As COVID-19 lockdown orders trapped victims at home with their abusers, the pregnancy-related homicide rate increased steeply.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

09.28.2023 line graphs representing associations of lifestyle index scores at baseline with cancer-free survival and overall survival

From Cancer Prevention to Cancer Survival

Behavioral recommendations for cancer prevention and improved treatment outcomes, such as increased physical activity, are associated with both longer survival after diagnosis and decreased instances of the disease recurring.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

09.26.2023 bar graph depicting the percentage of ultra processed foods consumed and likelihood of developing depressive symptoms

Processed Food Blues

Highly processed foods have long been linked to health risks, such as diabetes and obesity, but new research shows that a diet high in preservatives and artificial flavors may harm mental health, as well.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

09.22.2023 scatter plot depicting the percentage of populations identified as at-risk in heat action plans (HAPs) compared to the percentage of populations targeted through specific HAP outreach strategies

scatter plot depicting the percentage of populations identified as at-risk in heat action plans (HAPs) compared to the percentage of populations targeted through specific HAP outreach strategies

Extreme Heat Shattering Record Highs

Heat action plans are important tools that cities use to reduce health risks related to extreme heat, but many plans lack specific strategies to reach important at-risk groups.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

09.21.2023 line graph depicting the distance of inpatient facilities from fire threat zones in California

Burning Threat to Hospitals

In California, approximately 50% of inpatient hospital beds are located within one mile of a high fire threat zone. As wildfire season continues to grow longer and more severe, hospitals need wildfire evacuation plans.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

09.20.2023 graph depicting response frequencies for the perceived quality of five food products based on if they were bought at a grocer store vs. food pantry, and if the respondent saw a photo of the item or not

graph depicting response frequencies for the perceived quality of five food products based on if they were bought at a grocer store vs. food pantry, and if the respondent saw a photo of the item or not

Food Pantry Perception

Food pantries are an often stigmatized service in the United States, with many across the country expecting food quality to be lower if it comes from a pantry versus a traditional grocery store.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

09.18.2023 four line graphs depicting honey bee colony loss rates over time

Bee Hives Strive to Survive

Bee hive populations are declining, with beekeepers noting a near 50% loss of their colonies from 2022-2023.

Fellow Sean Hagan

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