Category: Social Determinants of Health
U.S. health system ranks last among 11 high-income nations, study finds.
Remarkably, a high-income person in the U.S. was more likely to report financial barriers than a low-income person in nearly all the other countries surveyed: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K.
Trees: The Critical Infrastructure Low-Income Neighborhoods Lack
The wealthiest Seattle neighborhoods have 65% more tree canopy cover than the highest poverty neighborhoods.
The dip in the US birthrate isn’t a crisis, but the fall in immigration may be – UW researcher warns
Migrants tend to be young, and to work. They contribute to the economy and bring dynamism to the society, along with supporting existing retirees, reducing the burden on current workers.
Here’s a mental health workout that’s as simple as ABC
There are simple and practical ways that can help everyone to enjoy good mental health.
Culture matters a lot in successfully managing a pandemic – and many countries that did well had one thing in common
Countries that prioritize the well-being of society in general have have fared better over the past year than more individualistic cultures.
Helpful behavior during pandemic tied to recognizing common humanity, UW study finds
A new University of Washington study links helpful behavior during the pandemic, such as donating medical supplies, to individuals’ feelings of connection to others
Why being stuck at home – and unable to hang out in cafes and bars – drains our creativity
It’s not the caffeine, it’s the people
Employers Require COVID Liability Waivers as Conflict Mounts Over Workplace Safety
Many employees, mostly lower-wage and minority workers in essential jobs, are calling lawyers to complain about the waivers.
Even the richest Americans lag the English on health
Middle-aged Americans have worse health than their English counterparts—and the difference in health between rich and poor is much larger in the U.S.
Significant disparities in U.S. life expectancy found at census-tract level
Socioeconomic and demographic variables, especially education, income, and race, were strongly associated with life expectancy, the study found.
Seniors In Low-Income Housing Live In Fear Of COVID Infection
Nationwide, more than 1.6 million older adults live in low-income housing, most in apartment buildings with shared spaces where the coronavirus might lurk.
America’s financial crisis will make it harder to contain COVID-19
The more strain on personal finances people experience, the less likely they will seek medical care.
Seven in 10 Americans say coronavirus outbreak has disrupted their lives, poll
Three-quarters say the “worst is yet to come.” Only 13% say “the worst is behind us.”
Home-cooked meals linked to higher diet quality but lower-income Americans still fall behind
“Helping more people cook healthy meals at home is a laudable goal, but it is not always feasible for everyone.”
California starts screening children for ‘toxic stress’
Starting this year pediatric visits in California may involve questions about touchy family topics, such as divorce or a parent who struggles with alcoholism.