Databyte Archives

07.18.2023 bar graph depicting the percentage of bisphenol-based receipts from major businesses in 2017 and 2022

Receipt in the Hot Seat

The use of receipts coated with bisphenols, which are toxic endocrine disruptors, has decreased since 2017, yet these harmful chemicals are still present on the majority of receipts handled every day.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

07.14.2023 two bar graphs depicting health care insecurity among men and women who experience violence

Violence and Health Care Insecurity

Survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence had higher odds of health care insecurity than those who did not experience this kind of violence.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

07.10.2023 two graphs depicting life expectancy with an optimal diet (left) and a feasible diet (right)

Live and Diet

Switching from a traditionally western diet to a diet that is rich in whole grains, nuts, and fresh fruits and vegetables is an effective and economical way to increase life expectancy.

Fellow Sean Hagan

07.07.2023 graph depicting the prevalence of comorbid substance use diagnoses among Veterans

Substance Use Trends Among Veterans

Recent trends suggest that a combination of opioids and stimulants is now a major contributor to overdose deaths among U.S. veterans.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

07.05.2023 graph showing mortality rates in politically republican vs democratic counties

Health Equity

Grave Political Consequences

As American polarization continues to rise, state policies are widening a mortality gap along political party lines.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

06.30.2023 two graphs depicting student anxiety levels and school connected-ness and interactions with GSAs at schools, respectively

School Pride

Queer students report having less anxiety when they feel more connected to and supported by their school.

Fellow Sean Hagan

06.28.2023 Children’s Food Consumption by Condition (i.e., regular or longer meal duration) and Food or Beverage Category (i.e., fruits and vegetables; bread, cold cuts, and dessert; and water and sugar-sweetened beverages)

Children’s Food Consumption by Condition (i.e., regular or longer meal duration) and Food or Beverage Category (i.e., fruits and vegetables; bread, cold cuts, and dessert; and water and sugar-sweetened beverages)

The Power of Family Dinners

Bite-sized portions and just 10 more minutes at the dinner table with family can improve some kids’ diets and eating habits.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

06.26.2023 line graph depicting how a community response approach to mental health and substance abuse crises reduced crime

Breaking the Broken Windows Theory

Decreasing policing of minor, non-criminal offenses through an alternative response program did not lead to an increase in violent offenses.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

06.20.2023 graph depicting mental distress in the wake of abortion bans and subsequent increased travel distances to abortion clinics post-Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision

graph depicting mental distress in the wake of abortion bans and subsequent increased travel distances to abortion clinics post-Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision

Dobbs Distress

After the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, women and pregnancy-capable people of reproductive age reported a 10% increase in mental distress compared to the months before the decision.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

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