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03.27.2018 a baby sleeping on a white blanket

Health Equity

Safe Infant Sleep: It’s Complicated

Sudden infant death syndrome cases have declined, but accidental suffocation deaths have been on the rise. Georgia’s Safe to Sleep hospital initiative aims to lower sleep-related infant mortality by informing parents of good practices.

Fellow Sampada Nandyala

03.21.2018 Three older women lifting weights above their heads and smiling

Maximizing Healthy Aging through Daily Activities

Older adults who engage in an array of daily activities like socializing, pursuing hobbies, exercising, or volunteering report better physical and mental health.

Guest Authors Jacqueline Gilberto, W. Jackeline Torres, Margaret Beier

03.20.2018 PIxellatd closeup of a baby's eyes and nose

Glued to the Tube

Seventy-five percent of parents with young children reported having television on at least half of the time even when no one is watching. What role does screen time play in family interactions?

Fellow Erin Polka

03.19.2018 a person sitting on a bench

Local Health Departments Prevent Hospitalizations

Local health departments are well-suited to engage individuals with mental illness due to their low-cost services, high visibility, health promotion activities, and strong community partnerships.

Guest Author Deanna Barath

03.09.2018 A shot glass of liquor

Alcohol Policies and Alcohol-Involved Homicides

Acute intoxication impairs judgment and makes individuals more vulnerable to becoming victims in homicides. A recent study by Naimi et al. finds that more restrictive alcohol policies could have a preventive impact on alcohol-involved homicides.

Guest Author Ziming Xuan

03.08.2018 Sign from Universal Life Insurance building

Health Equity

African Americans Own More Life Insurance, Not Less

Life insurance has the potential to mitigate wealth disparities across race. Recent research by Harris and Yelowitz analyzed differences in life insurance holdings between whites and African Americans.

Guest Authors Timothy Harris, Aaron Yelowitz

03.06.2018 a person in a helicopter

How Helpful is Anger when Soldiers Return from Combat?

When they return from combat, do soldiers think anger helped them perform their duties?

Guest Author Amy B. Adler

03.05.2018 Elderly-man-holding-a-walking-stick

Social Isolation is Bad for the Mental Health of Older Adults

Close emotional relationships in old age are important for well-being, irrespective of the level of contact with family and friends.

Guest Author Harry Owen Chatters Taylor

02.26.2018 Pink poster with a drawing of hands in handcuffs for a #JusticiaParaEvelyn rally

The Fight to Overturn El Salvador's Abortion Law

El Salvador is one of only four countries in the world with a total abortion ban. Local activists are using advocacy strategies to change both the laws and social norms from within the country.

Guest Author Lauryn Claassen

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