Tag: Safety & Public Health
Director of the National Institutes of Health Steps Down
Monica M. Bertagnolli has served in the role for just over a year
Smoking Tied to Lower Earnings, Labor Market Participation
Associations even stronger among those with lower educational attainment
Nearly 100 Million Americans Exposed to Unregulated Contaminants in Drinking Water
Public water systems with detectable levels of contaminants serve counties with higher proportions of Hispanic residents
Three in 10 U.S. Adults Aware of Menthol-Mimicking Cigarettes
Substantial proportion of aware adults had experimented with or were currently using synthetic cooling agent menthol-mimicking cigarettes
No Evidence Found for Health Care Integration Improving Value of Health Care
81 percent of studies relating to cost/spending showed increases or no change in association with integration
Surgeon General Highlights Link Between Alcohol and Cancer, Urges Warning Labels
Evidence linking alcohol to cancer has accumulated for years, yet less than half of Americans recognize it as a cancer risk factor
Biased Language in Patient Handoffs Impedes Accurate Transfer of Clinical Information
Additionally, biased language in patient handoffs decreases empathy among medical trainees
Little Medical Education Focuses on Justice-Involved Populations
Findings seen despite the large number of justice-involved people and their unique health needs
29.4 Percent of U.S. Pharmacies Operating in 2010-2021 Closed by 2021
Risk for closure higher in pharmacies in mainly Black and Latinx neighborhoods compared with White neighborhoods
Urban Green Space May Protect Against Heat-Related Health Risks
Additional benefit seen for mental health and well-being
