Rural Working-Age Adults Report Worse Health than their Urban Peers
Higher shares of poor/fair self-rated health among residents of rural and small urban counties than in large urban counties.
Fitness & Active Transportation Orgs Support Community Recovery & Physical Activity post Disasters
Fitness, parks, and active transportation organizations’ trusted relationships, large organizational networks, and health promotion expertise enables them to support disaster recovery efforts and community health after disasters.
Latinos Report Higher Rates of Cognitive Impairment than whites, Rates Vary in Latino Subgroups
Among older adults, U.S. Latinos have higher rates of cognitive impairment than U.S.-born whites.
What Do Epidemic History, Sexual Minority Men’s Experiences of HIV & COVID Teach About Pandemic Prep
For sexual minority individuals who have experienced trauma and loss stemming from the HIV epidemic, there are many similarities to COVID.
Reported Reasons for Avoiding the COVID-19 Vaccine Vary by Age
Billions in COVID-19 Rental Assistance Fails to Reach Tenants
This brief describes geographic differences in ERA spending across the U.S. and encourages states and localities to adopt policies that increase program eligibility and streamline fund disbursement.
COVID-19 Has Had Devastating Economic Impacts on Older Black and Latinx Adults
This research brief shows that in the first year of the pandemic, older Black and Latinx adults experienced greater negative economic impacts than older white adults.
Consistent SNAP Participation Increases Preventative Health Care Visits for Infants
This brief summarizes findings from research examining the connection between SNAP participation and preventative care in an infant’s first year of life in Missouri.
The U.S. Should Expand Access to Dental Care for Older Adults
Older adults with lower socioeconomic status tend to have worse oral health, less dental insurance coverage, greater difficulties finding a dentist, and low-quality care.
Older Adults are More Likely to Avoid COVID-19 Information
This brief shows that in the first months of the pandemic, older adults were less likely to consume COVID-19 information or media than younger adults.
Rural Counties Lost More Years of Life than Urban Counties in 2020
Now, higher COVID-19 mortality rates in rural areas threaten to exacerbate the existing rural mortality penalty.
Women Report Worse Employment Impacts from Family Caregiving
Families struggling to balance caregiving and paid employment face emotional, social, and financial stress, with especially severe negative impacts for women.
How Are Parental & Sibling Military Service Related to Adolescent Depression & Mental Health?
Ultimately, younger siblings of currently serving military personnel are an under-recognized at-risk population for depression and may have unmet needs for mental health care.
Do MCCP Requirements Increase Provision of Charity Care in Nonprofit Hospitals?
This brief summarizes findings from research examining the differences in provisions of charity care across different hospital market sectors – non-profit, for-profit, and government.
The U.S. Must Invest More in the Child Care Subsidy Program
This data slice analyzes 2019 administrative data from Virginia to examine gaps in child care subsidy receipts.
The U.S. Child Care Subsidy Program Is Underused but Well-Positioned to Promote Racial Equity
This brief summarizes findings from a recently published paper examining administrative data from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Older Adult Vaccination Rates Lag in Rural Areas and the South
This brief examines geographic trends in COVID-19 vaccination rates for adults age 65+.
Why are COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Lower in Rural than in Urban areas of the U.S.?
This brief compares COVID-19 vaccination rates across the U.S. rural-urban continuum and identifies the major contributors to lower rates of vaccination in rural counties.
Elder Mistreatment is Pervasive in New York State
Age and poor self-rated health increase the risk of experiencing mistreatment.
Strengthening SNAP and TANF is Essential to Support Children in Early Childhood
This brief summarizes findings from a study examining participation in SNAP and TANF in early childhood in Virginia.