2019

By: Julia Haskins, The Nation’s HealthAmerican life expectancy continues to decline, with high mortality rates largely fueled by suicide and drug overdoses — both growing public health crises that reflect deficiencies across many social determinants of health.In November, the National Center for Health Statistics published data briefs on three critical trends in public health: Life […]

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a term for a group of problems a baby experiences when withdrawing from exposure to narcotics. Learn more about neonatal abstinence syndrome here. 

By: NIH News in HealthHave you had your cholesterol checked? Most adults should have a cholesterol test every 4 to 6 years. That’s because nearly 78 million American adults have high levels of the type of cholesterol that’s linked to heart disease and stroke.Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs to function […]

By: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMeasles remains a common disease in many parts of the world, including areas in Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Africa. Worldwide, 19 cases of measles per 1 million persons are reported each year; about 89,780 die. In the United States, most of the measles cases result from international travel. […]

By: NIH News in HealthWest Nile virus. Lyme disease. Zika. Dengue fever. Eye-catching headlines warn us about new diseases seemingly every year. But how much of a danger do these diseases really pose? What can you do to reduce the risk from new diseases in your community?Emerging diseases are caused by microbes, usually bacteria or […]

By: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionHealthcare facilities in several countries have reported that a type of yeast called Candida auris has been causing severe illness in hospitalized patients. In some patients, this yeast can enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body, causing serious invasive infections. This yeast often does not respond to commonly used […]

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. To learn more about employment details and application process, click here.

The United States Census Bureau has provided interactive applications to help you find, customize, and even visualize, statistics and information from multiple censuses, surveys, and programs.Also available is the interactive Excel-based visualization tool “Historical County Level Poverty Estimates Tool,” which accesses county-level poverty rates from the 1960-2000 Decennial Census as well as estimates from 2010 based on […]

Poverty Solutions initiative at the University of Michigan focuses on action-based research with community partners is helping to inform and test strategies for the prevention and alleviation of poverty. Learn more about why we need poverty solutions here.