Original Research

This publication is produced in partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy Class of 2025, a student public health research and education program. Abstract Cervical cancer is largely preventable through HPV vaccination and routine screening, yet it remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. In San Diego, Latinas face disproportionately high rates …

Public Health Concern Of Cervical Cancer In San Diego’s High-Risk Latinas Read More »

This publication is produced in partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy Class of 2025, a student public health research and education program. Abstract Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder affecting approximately 100,000 individuals in the United States, with the highest prevalence among African American populations. The disease is characterized by malformed red …

Public Health Implications of Sickle Cell Disease in View Park–Windsor Hills Read More »

This publication is produced in partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy Class of 2025, a student public health research and education program. Abstract Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive impairment. While typically a medical diagnosis, Alzheimer’s disease also presents significant public health implications. This report aims to investigate …

Bridging the Gap in Dementia Care: Analyzing Socioeconomic Determinants and Policy Solutions for Baltimore’s Citizens over 50 Read More »

This publication is produced in partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy Class of 2025, a student public health research and education program. Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States (CDC, 2024). Elderly Chicanx populations in San Diego experience significantly higher CVD incidences and mortality rates than white populations …

Addressing CVD Prevalence Among San Diego Chicanx Elderly Using A Public Health Lens Read More »

This publication is produced in partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy Class of 2025, a student public health research and education program. Abstract Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is among the most common mental health conditions affecting adolescents aged 13–18 in the United States. San Diego, California, exhibits particularly high rates of GAD among low-income, Latino, …

Taking on Generalized Anxiety Disorder Among San Diego Teenagers: Raising Awareness Through Public Health Read More »

This publication is produced in partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy Class of 2025, a student public health research and education program. Abstract Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a brain disorder characterized by the persistent use of drugs despite detrimental consequences to oneself or others (NIDA, 2020). SUD develops through a combination of genetic predisposition, …

Virtual Healing: Trauma-Informed Solutions for Youth Addiction in Richmond, Virginia Read More »

This publication is produced in partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy Class of 2025, a student public health research and education program. Abstract Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, affects an estimated 2.4 to 3.1 million people in the US, with healthcare costs around $8.5 billion in 2018.4 The disease is …

The GUTS Initiative: Evaluating Immunosuppressive Therapy for Underserved Communities for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Chicago Read More »