Databyte Archives

03.05.2020 a map of the united states

The Old Country

Without significant government investment in rural healthcare infrastructure, rural seniors will die younger than their urban peers.

Fellow Gray Babbs

02.25.2020 a graph of people in different ages

Housing the Homeless

The number of people who are homeless has decreased in the US since 2007, but we have not seen increases in housing for all populations.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

02.18.2020 a graph of different colored bars

Children's Allowance

The projected decline in children’s spending over the next 10 years will be driven mostly by a reduction in spending on education and nutrition programs.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

02.10.2020 a blue pie chart with text

Insuring Immigrants

Many lawfully present immigrants remain uninsured due to fear, confusion about eligibility policies, and difficulty navigating the enrollment process.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

02.04.2020 a graph of the number of mothers

Sexual & Reproductive Health
Maternal Health

New Moms, No Insurance

Insurance coverage disparities still exist between mothers of different races and ethnicities despite the Affordable Care Act.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

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

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