How Death Trends are Shaping Public Health
The year 2023 marked a pivotal shift in the landscape of public health in the United States. For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the age-adjusted… Read More
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Opioid Policies to Combat Addiction
The opioid epidemic has taken a devastating toll on communities across the United States. To address this crisis, many states have implemented various drug policies aimed at reducing opioid misuse… Read More
NFTs are BACK! (for healthcare)
Maybe this article is about one year too late, but this review just came out, and there was a lot of Web 3.0 that did (and maybe still) hold promise…. Read More
How Surveillance Systems Can Save Lives
Suicide and self-harm are urgent public health issues that impact countless lives every year. These behaviors are complex and influenced by many factors, making it difficult to track and prevent… Read More
The Urgent Need for Comprehensive Data on Police-Related Shootings
Public health practitioners, policymakers, and concerned citizens alike should take note of a groundbreaking study, “National Burden of Injury and Deaths From Shootings by Police in the United States, 2015‒2020,”… Read More
Synthetic Data in Health Care: Unlocking New Horizons
Introduction In the realm of healthcare and research, access to quality data is paramount. However, stringent regulations and privacy concerns often restrict data availability. This is where synthetic data comes… Read More
The Power of Synthetic Data in Healthcare: A Dive into Innovation and Privacy Concerns
The realm of healthcare is undergoing a significant transformation, thanks to the advent of synthetic data. This game-changing development promises to revolutionize how we approach medical research, patient care, and… Read More
The Two-Edged Sword of Data: Navigating Structural Racism and Health Inequities
The article Structural Racism, Health Inequities, and the Two-Edged Sword of Data: Structural Problems Require Structural Solutions provides a critical examination of how structural racism ingrains health disparities and how… Read More
The Balance of Data Privacy and Utility in the 2020 US Census: A Closer Look at Disclosure Avoidance Techniques
The United States Census is a monumental task that has evolved since its inception, reflecting changes in society, technology, and governance needs. The article Confidentiality Protection in the 2020 US… Read More
Health Equity in Data: One LHD’s Experience
Understanding the intersection of public health and equity is crucial in an era where data informs (but should not drive) decisions. The recent article Data for Equity: Creating an Antiracist,… Read More
PLACES Dataset Featured in the New R Package
The PLACES dataset significantly advances public health data analysis and accessibility. Originating from the 500 Cities Project, which began in 2015, PLACES (Population Level Analysis and Community Estimates) is an… Read More
HHS’s Major Milestone in Health Data Exchange
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced a significant advancement in health information technology, marking a new era in nationwide health data exchange. This step, governed… Read More