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Category: Social Determinants of Health

Coronavirus, Social Determinants of Health

Culture matters a lot in successfully managing a pandemic – and many countries that did well had one thing in common

March 25, 2021

Countries that prioritize the well-being of society in general have have fared better over the past year than more individualistic cultures.

Coronavirus, Ethics, Social Determinants of Health

Helpful behavior during pandemic tied to recognizing common humanity, UW study finds

March 10, 2021

A new University of Washington study links helpful behavior during the pandemic, such as donating medical supplies, to individuals’ feelings of connection to others

Social Determinants of Health

Why being stuck at home – and unable to hang out in cafes and bars – drains our creativity

December 16, 2020

It’s not the caffeine, it’s the people

Coronavirus, Public Health, Social Determinants of Health

Employers Require COVID Liability Waivers as Conflict Mounts Over Workplace Safety

July 27, 2020

Many employees, mostly lower-wage and minority workers in essential jobs, are calling lawyers to complain about the waivers.

Social Determinants of Health

Even the richest Americans lag the English on health

July 26, 2020

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.

Social Determinants of Health

Significant disparities in U.S. life expectancy found at census-tract level

July 24, 2020

Socioeconomic and demographic variables, especially education, income, and race, were strongly associated with life expectancy, the study found.

Coronavirus, Seniors, Social Determinants of Health

Seniors In Low-Income Housing Live In Fear Of COVID Infection

June 26, 2020

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.

Coronavirus, Social Determinants of Health

America’s financial crisis will make it harder to contain COVID-19

June 2, 2020

The more strain on personal finances people experience, the less likely they will seek medical care.

Coronavirus, Social Determinants of Health

Seven in 10 Americans say coronavirus outbreak has disrupted their lives, poll

April 2, 2020

Three-quarters say the “worst is yet to come.” Only 13% say “the worst is behind us.”

Diet, Public Health, Social Determinants of Health

Home-cooked meals linked to higher diet quality but lower-income Americans still fall behind

January 15, 2020

“Helping more people cook healthy meals at home is a laudable goal, but it is not always feasible for everyone.”

Child Health, Social Determinants of Health

California starts screening children for ‘toxic stress’

January 8, 2020

Starting this year pediatric visits in California may involve questions about touchy family topics, such as divorce or a parent who struggles with alcoholism.

Nutrition, Public Health, Social Determinants of Health

How available is healthy food in your neighborhood?

February 28, 2019

A NEW STUDY POINTS TO DIFFERENCES By Sharon BoganPublic Health – Seattle & King Count Where you live in Seattle can determine how easy or hard it can be to access healthy food. That’s one of the key findings from…

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Nutrition, Public Health, Social Determinants of Health

Seattle salad and soda consumption mapped

January 18, 2019

Soda consumption greater in poorer neighborhoods; Salad consumption higher in better-off neighborhoods.

Injury Prevention, Prevention, Public Health, Social Determinants of Health

What are your odds of dying of ….

January 14, 2019

Americans are now more likely to die of an opioid overdose than in a car crash, of a gunshot wound that a pedestrian accident.

Health Policy, Medicaid, Social Determinants of Health

Medicaid plans helping patients get their GED

January 7, 2019

Plans starting to pay for services such as meals, transportation, housing and other Assistance to improve members’ health and reduce medical costs.

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