Databyte Archives

07.13.2021 data graphs

Preventing Prosecution

Reported crimes decreased over time after non-prosecution measures were implemented for nonviolent misdemeanors in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

07.06.2021 humor graphs

A Joke a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Humor is associated with increased mental wellbeing and decreased loneliness and headaches.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

07.01.2021 chart by sector

Working Against Opioid Overdoses

Some industries including construction and extraction work had higher rates of opioid overdose deaths, highlighting a need for employers to offer targeted education and prevention services.

Fellow Maya Thirkill

06.30.2021 article figure

Questioning Abortion Legality

Vetoes, approvals, and court challenges regarding an Ohio abortion law led to misconceptions about whether or not abortions are allowed in Ohio.

Fellow Sara Mar

06.25.2021 map of age bias

Fearing the Gray Hairs

Researchers explored the associations between implicit age bias, the health of individuals over age 65, and Medicare expenditures.

Fellow Sara Mar

06.23.2021 Chart showing spending with key dates

Money Trails

High spending on lobbying and campaign contributions from the pharmaceutical and health product industry correlated with major health bills at the federal level.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

06.17.2021 chart of % of hunted food by state

Hunting for Food Security

Seasonal hunting for wild game has the potential to feed a large portion of West Virginia's food insecure residents.

Fellow Sara Mar

06.08.2021 chart

The Seat in the Classroom

Lower concentrations of high-performance pre-K programs were found in Brooklyn neighborhoods with more Black residents.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

06.07.2021 chart

Reproductive Recession

Structural changes in the labor market may have a greater influence on childbearing than employment rates and income.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

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