HealthDisparities
Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and the growing threat ignorance poses today
Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and the growing threat ignorance poses today Vaccine mandates are being threatened in Florida, where the state plans to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens, including those for children to attend school. The elimination […]
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Some mental health conditions spike heart disease risk
Some mental health conditions spike heart disease risk A new report reveals that certain mental health conditions can increase the risk of heart disease by 50-100% and adverse outcomes from existing heart conditions by 60-170%, highlighting a critical overlap between cardiovascular and mental health. According to the report, major depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, […]
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Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed
Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed The Trump administration’s efforts to restrict data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity are harming public health by erasing critical information needed to address health disparities. The CDC has deleted gender identity variables from its webpages, […]
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Colorado’s early childhood education workers face burnout and health disparities, but a wellness campaign could help
Colorado’s early childhood education workers face burnout and health disparities, but a wellness campaign could help Early childhood education workers face high stress, burnout, and health disparities due to underpaid wages ($18.50 median hourly pay), limited resources, and chronic underfunding of programs. Research shows that stressed-out early childhood teachers can negatively impact child care quality, […]
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