Databyte Archives

04.27.2021 a graph of different colored squares

Having a Beef with Cattle

Livestock pollution bears down disproportionately on communities of color and lower socioeconomic status—but is not inevitable.

Fellow Sara Mar

04.22.2021 Figure showing levels of contaminated drinking water

Water as Life

Native Americans have higher rates of water insecurity than the rest of the country, which contributes to poor mental and spiritual health. Individuals and communities lack financial resources and the capacity to respond.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

04.19.2021 Figure showing surveillance policies and levels of support

Electronic Contact Tracing

Researchers found the level of support for contact tracing apps was far below public checks for fevers or traditional contact tracing by phone.

Fellow Edward Alexander

04.13.2021 a graph of different colored lines

Advantage in the Aftermath

In the wake of natural disasters, high levels of displacement and the need for redevelopment opens the door for a widespread shift in neighborhood economic status.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

03.29.2021 a graph with blue line

Move Along, Now

Increased anti-homeless laws and complaint-based policing practices make it more difficult for homeless individuals to be rehoused.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

03.26.2021 a map of the los angeles county

Health Equity

Pharmacy Deserts

Twenty-four percent of all LA County census tracts are pharmacy deserts. But they are not created equal.

Fellow Edward Alexander

03.25.2021 a graph of different sizes and colors

The Meaning of Greenery

Studies show access to green space improves mental health and reduces the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. But does all green space yield the same health benefits?

Fellow Sara Mar

03.19.2021 a graph of different colored lines

In Plain Site

Safe consumption sites can decrease overdose mortality and drug use—yet, in the US, politics and assumptions hinder legislation allowing such sites.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

03.10.2021 a graph of blue and white bars with text

The Hues of Heroism

Health care workers of color are over five times likelier to develop Covid-19 than the general public—and their households face worse health outcomes.

Fellow Maya Thirkill

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