Family-based heart health
This article was originally published on UCI News, written by Nicholas Schou. Summary In the U.S., stroke and cardiovascular disease are significant contributors to mortality, but heart disease and hypertension are of particular concern in Latino communities, where 1 in 4 deaths can be attributed to one or the other. Heart disease ranks as the
In the Media
State-funded diaper resource could end soon
“According to the National Diaper Bank Network, the number of families unable to afford diapers has increased dramatically between 2023 and 2010. According to the organization’s study, 47% of families reported diaper needs in 2023, up from about 33% in 2010.” (Denise Payan)
The true cost of vaccine misinformation: A vulnerable nation
“As a health communications researcher specializing in vaccine hesitancy, the last few years in my field have been paradoxical. Vaccinations played a large part in ushering us into the post-pandemic world, yet a “misinfodemic” against vaccines persists. … recognition of World Immunization Week – taking place annually during the last week of April – I want to highlight the collective action needed to improve vaccine uptake to protect people of all ages.” (Suellen Hopfer)
How to Mitigate Your Exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Food, According to Experts
“I’ve been worried about it, and the science panel has been worried about this being potentially an issue for more people for a long time. I think the health effects [are] becoming more and more clear over time.” (Scott Bartell)
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Student Voices
Illegality, Work, and Health
“Legal status” is a critical title assigned by governments that dictates access to many socioeconomic resources, it also matters for health and overall well-being. “Illegality” is the process of assigning opportunities and resources for immigrant subgroups based on state-created legal status categories (e.g., undocumented/unauthorized, lawful permanent residents, naturalized). As public health researchers, we can shed
Equity in hearing healthcare isn’t just a public health problem
Doctoral student and licensed clinical audiologist, Shade Avery Kirjava (they/them), reveals the inequities that exist in our healthcare system and why the need for reform in hearing health care must happen now.
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Academic Year in Review
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