Databyte Archives

02.16.2021 a graph of different colored bars

Health Equity

Less Stress

Conventional research on stress, poverty, and race often concludes that poorer minority families live the most stressful lives; a recent study suggests that, in Detroit, there is more to the story.

Fellow Edward Alexander

02.11.2021 a graph with numbers and lines

Good, Bad, and Ugly

Local public health systems could play a significant role in reducing rural disparities during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

Fellow Gray Babbs

02.09.2021 a map of the united states

Trans Bans

Some legislators are trying to block a critical pathway to suicide prevention for trans young people: gender-affirming healthcare.

Fellow Gray Babbs

02.02.2021 a graph of different colored bars

Whose Poo?

Fecal contamination of groundwater is a growing concern in areas threatened by increasing precipitation and flooding due to climate change.

Fellow Tasha McAbee

01.27.2021 a graphic of a chart with people and text

Health Equity

No Need to Fear

Policies that prohibit anyone from donating based on their sexual orientation and history are not only arbitrary, they are discriminatory.

Fellow Tasha McAbee

01.21.2021 a graph of a number of buildings

Suffering from Secondhand Smoke

People receiving federal housing assistance are among those with the greatest risk of inhaling secondhand smoke.

Fellow Pat Williams

01.19.2021 a screenshot of a website

Disease
Chronic Disease

Pinning Misinformation

For the over 322 million daily users on Pinterest, deciphering the accuracy of health advice can range from challenging to nearly impossible.

Fellow Tasha McAbee

01.18.2021 a green bar graph with numbers and text

Ensuring Insurance Profits

Right now, insurance companies can speed up rebates or help invest in local public health initiatives to address Covid-19.

Fellow Edward Alexander

01.13.2021 a graph of a number of people with different colored bars

Depressed in the US

The aftermath of the pandemic will require the development of long-term strategies that address mental health broadly.

Fellow Pat Williams

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