Databyte Archives

01.28.2020 a graph of a number of women

Sexual Assault While Serving

The Department of Defense will encourage reporting, connect survivors to services, and hold offenders accountable in response to sexual assault.

Fellow Jori Fortson

01.23.2020 a diagram of food and fish

Fish Switch

The concentration of a potent neurotoxin, methylmercury, in saltwater fish is increasing as a result of climate change and overfishing.

Fellow Julia Garcia

01.21.2020 a graph of black and orange lines

The White Picket Fence

The gap between White and Black homeowners has reached its widest margin in 50 years, underscoring the need for new, transformative legislation and action.

Fellow Greg Kantor

01.16.2020 a graph of a man with a green stripe

Contributions to Congress

Political Action Committees supported by physician organizations may be unknowingly giving to candidates and legislators who oppose firearm safety measures.

Fellow Julia Garcia

01.14.2020 a graph of health supporters

Universal Coverage Contradictions

Contradicting views on Medicare for All from the electorate may slow the pace of bringing a meaningful health plan for the country.

Fellow Julia Garcia

01.10.2020 a graph with different colored rectangles

Housing Transgender Veterans

The number of transgender veterans experiencing homelessness increased by 89%, while the rate of homelessness among the general population dropped by 48%.

Fellow Julia Garcia

01.09.2020 a graph of a diagram

Public Health Without Public Funds

There is growing consensus about the role and importance of public health among policymakers, but increasing federal monies have not followed.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

01.07.2020 a map of the united states

Cravings for a Reality Check

A surge in respiratory illness and death associated with vaping and electronic-cigarette use calls on health agencies and departments to prevent new cases.

Fellow Jori Fortson

12.19.2019 a graph of the states of health care

ACA Enrollment Update

For now, the ACA survives. In many places, it has stabilized, allowing the millions of Americans who obtain insurance to become healthier.

Fellow Julia Garcia

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