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Democratic Erosion Predicts Rising Deaths from Drug Poisoning and Infectious Disease
Jennifer Karas Montez, Kent Jason G. Cheng, and Jacob M. Grumbach
This brief summarizes a study examining how changes in electoral democracy in the 50 states predicted changes in the risk of death among adults ages 25-64 during 2000-2019.
June 2023 | Download Brief
Which Demographic Groups and Which Places Have the Highest Drug Overdose Rates in the U.S.?
Shannon Monnat
This brief describes demographic and geographic differences in fatal drug overdose rates from 1999-2020.
March 2023 | Download Brief
Combating Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Veterans after Separation from Military Service
Emily Graham
This brief explores the negative impacts of social isolation and loneliness on veteran health and wellbeing.
December 2022 | Download Brief
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