Databyte Archives

10.02.2024 Young child receives vaccine from health care worker

Vaccine Gaps in Immigrant Communities

In Washington, some immigrant communities are at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases due to low and declining vaccination coverage.

Fellow Dani Weissert

09.26.2024 Toddler reaching for cleaning products underneath a bathroom cabinet - pediatric poisoning concept

Spikes in Severe Unintentional Pediatric Poisoning

Despite ongoing safety measures and public education efforts, severe pediatric poisoning cases continue to rise.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

09.25.2024 Woman shopping in a grocery store

Grocery Shopping Patterns and Access Inequities

People of color report traveling longer distances to get to their preferred grocery store compared to their White counterparts.

Fellow Dani Weissert

09.23.2024 People walking across city street with sun setting in background

Reflective Pavement May Cool Cities

While reflective pavement may offer a promising solution for cooling surface temperatures, its effects on air temperatures are minimal.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

09.20.2024 young father holding child

Becoming a Dad Too Soon May Be Bad for the Heart

Younger fathers may face unique challenges and stressors that contribute to poorer long-term heart health.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

09.18.2024 young woman smoking cigarette

Smoke Signals: Biological Sex and Sexuality

While smoking has consistently declined, the number of gay, lesbian, and bisexual females who smoke is higher than their straight counterparts.

Fellow Heather Sherr

09.17.2024 Stressed woman managing finances on laptop at home office

Financial Strain and Health

Financial and mental well-being are directly linked, with women, young people, and minorities disproportionately affected by financial vulnerability.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

09.16.2024 oil refinery near housing neighborhood

Neighborhood Environmental Injustice

Neighborhoods experiencing environmental injustices, such as high levels of air pollution, are associated with poorer health outcomes.

Fellow Dani Weissert

09.11.2024 surgical team performing an operation

New Organs, New You?

Organ transplantation may have deeper effects on recipients than previously thought, with 96% of heart recipients reporting a change in physical attributes post-surgery.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

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