Policy
Preserving the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently removed access to its Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) data, raising concerns among public health experts, researchers, and policymakers. The SVI is a critical tool for understanding which communities are most at risk during public health emergencies, natural disasters, and economic downturns. Without it, addressing health inequities […]
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