Databyte Archives

07.21.2023 line graph depicting rates of unintentional drowning deaths per 100,000 persons less than29 years old by location

Environment

Floatation Advice

Unintentional drownings were up nearly 17% in 2020, particularly among children. Pandemic-related factors were a major culprit.

Fellow Sean Hagan

07.20.2023 map depicting the probability of deaths of despair by county

Geography of Despair

"Deaths of despair"–or deaths from stress-related conditions, such as suicide and drug overdose–are highest among rural counties and counties experiencing economic distress.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

07.19.2023 maps depicting the states with mental health and substance use treatment facilities that do not provide services in sign language to Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients

maps depicting the states with mental health and substance use treatment facilities that do not provide services in sign language to Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients

Language Barriers

Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals experience a higher rate of suicide, mood and anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders, but many mental health and substance use treatment facilities do not provide services in sign language.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

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

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