Databyte Archives

10.16.2023 graphs showing the rates of marijuana-related arrests, broken down by possession and public consumption, in Washington D.C. (top) and Los Angeles, CA (bottom)

graphs showing the rates of marijuana-related arrests, broken down by possession and public consumption, in Washington D.C. (top) and Los Angeles, CA (bottom)

Disjointed Arrest Disparities

Following the decriminalization and legalization of cannabis, cities experienced a sharp decrease in the number of possession-related arrests. However, arrests for public consumption went up, with Black individuals experiencing higher rates of arrest compared to White individuals.

Fellow Sean Hagan

10.13.2023 Line graphs depicting the change in volume of sales of taxed sugary beverages (oz, millions) in Philadelphia, PA vs Baltimore, MD before and after sugar-sweetened beverage tax implementation.

Line graphs depicting the change in volume of sales of taxed sugary beverages (oz, millions) in Philadelphia, PA vs Baltimore, MD before and after sugar-sweetened beverage tax implementation.

A Spoonful of Sugar, A Spoonful of Artificial Sweetener

After Philadelphia, PA implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened and artificially-sweetened beverages, volume sales decreased by 50% and remained low in the years following.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

10.12.2023 map depicting maternity care deserts across the country

Unjust Deserts

One in three United States counties qualifies as a maternity care desert, defined by a complete absence of obstetric providers and care at hospitals or birthing centers.

Fellow Sean Hagan

10.10.2023 Line graph depicting trends in percentage of U.S. adults with health insurance coverage by LGBTQ+ and partnered status

Health Insurance Trends Among LGBTQ+ Adults

Prior to the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and the legalization of same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ adults were largely unable to qualify for health care coverage. Now, coverage rates have increased across the board.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

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

Environment
Natural Disasters

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

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