U.S. states vary widely in how well they are adapting to their aging populations, according to a new Milbank Quarterly article that ranks states based on an index measuring societal aging. The index tracks state support for ...
Nov 23, 2021
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According to the World Health Organization, four million people die from obesity-related causes annually. Studies have shown that bariatric surgery is an effective, lifesaving intervention for patients with obesity. However, ...
Sep 15, 2021
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There is a deafening silence regarding household food insecurity in Australia, particularly when it comes to children. Food is a basic human right and the government's response has been dismal and could even be considered ...
Jul 9, 2021
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A research team led by Curtin University has demonstrated the potential of older people to play a direct role in tackling community issues affecting them such as food security.
Jun 25, 2021
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Social factors such as education, financial stability, food security and the neighborhood where someone resides were strongly correlated with whether or not individuals with heart disease adopted measures to prevent the spread ...
May 6, 2021
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Food banks should be used more consistently rather than only during emergencies to better address food insecurity and related health issues, a joint study by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and economists at ...
Apr 21, 2021
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As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, its complex connections with food security are developing too.
Mar 15, 2021
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A recent survey of the approximately 274,000 City University of New York (CUNY) students published in the Journal of Urban Health found that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on their mental health and financial security.
Mar 4, 2021
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The Children's Institute at the University of Cape Town (UCT) publishes the South African Child Gauge annually to review the status of children in South Africa and to inform policy and programming.
Feb 25, 2021
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When the COVID-19 pandemic began, not much was known about SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus) and its survival in food, on various materials and on surfaces. Since then, several food safety agencies have assessed the risk of potentially ...
Feb 15, 2021
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