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Racial/Ethnic Differences in Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence and Postpartum Abuse Screening Among Rural US Residents who Gave Birth 2016-2020The University of Minnesota describes rates of self-reported intimate partner violence among rural residents before or during pregnancy, and the frequency by which different racial or ethnic groups are…
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Findings Released on Rural-Urban Differences in Housing Cost Burden Across the U.S.
The University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center examines rural-urban differences in housing affordability across Census regions, divisions, states, and counties, using data from the 2017-2021…
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Prevent or Treat: Availability of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Dialysis in High Need Rural Counties
Researchers from the Rural and Minority Health Research Center assess the availability of in-county diabetes self-management education and dialysis across rural and urban counties. Among the findings: at…
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Study: Latino Mortality Advantage Disappeared amid COVID-19COVID-19 “completely erased the mortality advantage” that the Latino population had compared to the White population, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Let’s dive into the new data on Latino…
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UT Health San Antonio Approved for a $250,000 Engagement Award for Cancer Research in South TexasDr. Rebecca Jones of UT Health San Antonio has been approved for a 2-year, $250,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards (Engagement Awards) program, an initiative of…
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FDA’s Big Plan to Enhance Public Health in 2025The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its request for $7.2 billion as part of President Joe Biden’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 proposed budget. FDA’s request, which is about 7% higher than last…
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NASA Analysis Sees Spike in 2023 Global Sea Level Due to El NiñoGlobal average sea level rose by about 0.3 inches (0.76 centimeters) from 2022 to 2023, a relatively large jump due mostly to a warming climate…
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Food Insecurity Linked to Rise of Fatty Liver Disease in Latino ChildrenChildhood cases of fatty liver disease have risen over the last decade, prompting researchers to search for answers in risk factors such as genes, birthweight, and malnutrition. While studies involving adults…
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As Social Need Screening Advances, Transportation Remains an AfterthoughtSome big changes in 2022 and 2023 have set up the healthcare sector to advance screening for non-medical social needs in 2024 and beyond. This is great news as we work to address social determinants of…
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5 Keys to Undoing the Drivers of Health InequityChangeLab Solutions recently updated their interactive web tool, Undoing the Drivers of Health Inequity, with new resources to support policy strategies to advance health and justice. The tool points to…
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