The article highlights the need for governance addressing the needs of historically marginalized populations to mitigate AI deployment risks. The authors recommend equity impact assessments, transparency, and sustained investment for AI in public health to protect underserved communities.
Public deliberation strengthens public health policymaking by broadening perspectives, generating invisible options, and tailoring policies to real-world constraints. This approach can improve policy quality, strengthen public trust, and create more effective and sustainable public health systems.
A recent study finds that individuals experiencing food insecurity prefer telehealth abortion services due to cost savings and avoidance of secondary expenses. The study reveals that nearly 50% of those in food-secure households opted for telehealth abortion primarily due to its lower cost.
Researchers found a 60-day decrease in gestational duration at abortion among 16-17 year olds in Massachusetts after the ROE Act removed parental consent requirements. This policy change led to earlier access to abortion care for this age group, highlighting the importance of decreasing barriers to reproductive autonomy.
National health surveys omit questions about nativity, including immigration status, which limits the assessment of health disparities across diverse immigrant subgroups. Researchers conducted a study to address these complexities, presenting evidence that objections to asking directly about immigration status lack substantiation and c...
A study found that differences in sexual orientation measurement approaches lead to underestimation of the sexual minority population and their mental health disparities. The research used two survey questions to measure sexual orientation, detecting more respondents as sexual minorities than traditional labels.
A recent study found that community health centers (CHCs) played a crucial role in COVID-19 vaccination completion, with 72% of patients receiving vaccinations by the end of 2022. CHC-related factors such as location and Medicaid expansion significantly influenced vaccination rates, highlighting disparities among socioeconomically disa...
A recent study found that US states with severe abortion restrictions lack comprehensive public infrastructure to support access to reproductive health care and family social services. These states also have limited access to Medicaid insurance and higher rates of uninsured women, exacerbating the lack of medical and social support for...
Research reveals that drought increases nitrate concentrations in drinking water served by majority Latino/a community water systems, exacerbating existing disparities. Arsenic levels also show variability under drought conditions.
Researchers discovered that state firearm access laws significantly reduced firearm suicides among young adults. Implementing permit to purchase laws was associated with a 39% decrease in firearm suicides and a 14% decrease in overall suicide rates among this age group.
A recent study found a disproportionate increase in pregnancy-associated deaths across diverse ethnic/racial groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study revealed that certain groups, such as Hispanic and Black women, faced higher risks of death from non-obstetric causes like substance abuse and intimate partner violence.
The RADx-UP initiative prioritizes community-engaged strategies to achieve health equity in underserved populations. Community-academic partnerships play a crucial role in mitigating health disparities related to COVID-19 and beyond.
The study found that NYC's Vision Zero policy reduced serious injuries and hospitalizations among Medicaid enrollees, saving $90.8 million in Medicaid expenditures. The policy also led to a decline in traffic-related Medicaid injuries, particularly among low-income Black Americans.
A recent study found that mental health distress increased disproportionately among transgender adults in the US from 2014 to 2021. The number of self-reported 'poor mental health days' per month increased by 2.75 days, with 32.9% of transgender adults reporting frequent mental distress in 2021 compared to 14.6% of cisgender adults.
The American Journal of Public Health supplement explores the intersection of mental health and societal well-being, highlighting systemic issues that perpetuate disparities. Key articles call for innovative solutions prioritizing community-level interventions and policy changes.
The AJPH special issue examines critical research findings to cultivate tangible solutions for healthcare workers' mental health. Key studies prioritize the mental health of healthcare workers, influencing patient care and staff retention.