Research Archives

02.20.2018 A close up of many french fries

How the Food and Beverage Industry is Driving the NCD Pandemic

Food and beverage corporations are under scrutiny for aggressive techniques that contribute to the global burden of obesity, cardio-vascular diseases, and hypertension.

Guest Author Salma Abdalla

02.15.2018 Prescription bottles for oxycodone with pills

Provider Engagement is Key for Effective Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs

Significant public policy responses to opioid prescribing practices have taken place at the state level.

Guest Authors Tom Buchmueller, Colleen Carey

02.14.2018 Drawing of two women saying I do, with a red heart above their heads

Support of Same-Sex Love and Marriage Improves Health

Happy Valentine’s Day from Public Health Post! The spirit of the day presents a special opportunity to emphasize the connection between love, law, and health outcomes, in this case, the legalization of same-sex marriage.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

02.06.2018 Letters spelling out Raise the Min Wage lit up on a highway overpass

Higher Minimum Wage Helps Population Health

Data shows that higher minimum wage improves health and nutrition and decreases stress. Opponents argue that higher minimum wages endanger jobs by hurting small businesses and encouraging the shift to automation.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

02.05.2018 A bird huddled on a windowsill on a snowy day

Health Equity
Housing

Pathways to Stress: The Problem Starts at Home

Poor quality housing causes chronic stress. Energy insecurity—an inability to adequately meet household energy needs—can result in unpaid energy bills or residents living in a home that is too hot or cold.

Guest Authors Diana Hernández, Rachel Burns

01.29.2018 a billboard with white text and white text on it

Marijuana Ads in Oregon After Legalization of Recreational Sales

Marijuana advertising will likely increase its appeal to young audiences. States that are legalizing recreational marijuana can offer examples of common-sense advertising regulations.

Guest Authors Steven C. Fiala, Julia A. Dilley

01.22.2018 Floodwaters and electric poles at sunset after Hurricane Harvey

Recent Hurricanes Highlight Toxic Chemical Releases

Hazardous waste is often disproportionately located in low-income and minority neighborhoods, making them vulnerable to chemical releases caused by severe weather events.

Guest Authors Moira Bixby, Paige Brochu

01.18.2018 Baby shoes

Health Equity

The Black-White Infant Mortality Gap

64,876 babies could have been saved between 1999 and 2013 by eliminating the Black-White infant mortality gap , according to a recent study in the American Journal of Public Health.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

01.16.2018 Black, white, and orange skull candies coming out of a prescription bottle

The Opioid Crisis: Implications for Addiction Management

Prescribing practices cannot fully explain the opioid crisis. An examination of the communities most affected over time suggests a process driven by severe economic strain.

Guest Author Emily Thorn

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