The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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Rebuilding and strengthening the child care and early education sectors will be
critical to the nation’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More >>
Given the state of the current pandemic, the US must be prepared to counteract measures that prevent optimal access to a COVID-19 vaccine. Read More >>
The missed opportunity to leverage community health workers’ (CHWs’) potential is costing thousands of lives. Health systems, local governments, and state public health officials should immediately engage CHWs in community-based strategies to protect vulnerable populations during the pandemic. Read More >>
A foundation's journey in racial health equity began with looking at the data. Whether in chronic disease,
mental health, or advance care planning, the staff saw glaring gaps and disparities affecting communities of color in its local area. The foundation's president and CEO says there is a need for strategies and solutions that include advocacy for policy change with a ripple effect on health and for an acknowledgment of the social determinants of health. Read More >>
Rates of severe maternal morbidity are growing and exhibiting shocking racial/ethnic disparities. Teresa Janevic and coauthors analyze birth records in New York City and, controlling for other factors, find that women who live in neighborhoods with the highest concentrations of non-Hispanic black and low-income families face the highest excess risk of severe maternal morbidity. Read More >>
Most US cities lack built environments that support physical activity, which
is a key determinant of health. Making permanent changes to the physical environment to promote physical activity is not always feasible. A Health Affairs article from September 2019 discusses transforming city streets to promote physical activity and health equity.
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