Social Science

This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2024 Summer Program. Abstract By 2050, 1.3 billion people are projected to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes4. The primary drivers contributing to the disease include increased consumption of unhealthy foods and sedentary lifestyles. In order to reduce this very large number, efforts must be made …

Type 2 Diabetes in Hopewell, Virginia: A Public Health Perspective Read More »

This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2024 Summer Program. Source : Michael Rivera, Wikimedia Commons Abstract Background: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a chronic condition where the arteries throughout the body (outside the heart and brain) get narrowed or blocked, reducing blood flow to the limbs. Outcomes of PAD include serious conditions such …

Preventing Peripheral Artery Disease in African Americans from Georgia: A Public Health Initiative Read More »

This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2024 Summer Program. Source: Pixabay/qimono Abstract Background: Substance abuse disproportionately affects low-income adolescents in Baltimore, Maryland. Specific social determinants of health (SDoH), such as limited educational access and preexisting mental health disorders, increase susceptibility to substance abuse and highlight the need for this medical issue to …

Project Empathy: Addressing Substance Abuse in Low-Income Adolescents Across Baltimore Read More »

This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2024 Summer Program. Source: Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Abstract Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition in which an individual’s kidney slowly stops functioning and they become dependent on dialysis1. CKD affects about 1 in 7 US adults. Although this condition is well-managed within …

The Public Health Implications of Chronic Kidney Disease in San Diego Read More »

Transgender people are targets for victimization within the prison system and face a severe lack of proper healthcare as inmates. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Many healthcare disparities already exist for transgender people; they are more likely to be refused care on the basis of their gender identity, or their healthcare provider may be uncomfortable with …

Transgender Health Disparities in Prisons Read More »

This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Daniel Schludi Abstract Background: Covid-19 has been a growing public health issue in American households over the past several years, specifically the Hispanic pediatric population. In Illinois, Hispanic individuals accounted for about 25% of Covid-19 although they make up only 18.3% of …

The I.D.E.A. Initiative: Infectious Disease Educational Awareness Read More »

This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Tri-Med Home Care Services (Creative Commons License) As the baby boomer population begins entering retirement, the number of seniors living in older households is expected to skyrocket to 10.1 million by 20381. However, many seniors struggle receiving appropriate care in an ageist …

Concierge Medicine Could Reduce Senior Health Inequities in Illinois Read More »

This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Marco Verch Abstract Background: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the leading cause of mortality in the US. There is a lack of awareness on how to prevent CAD, as well as risk factors and social determinants of health (SDOH) that increase susceptibility …

The E.C.H.O. Initiative: Encouraging Cardiovascular Health Through Outreach Read More »

This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Tina Hartung The United States government has allocated more than 75 billion dollars of aid to Ukraine since the start of the war1. With all this money being issued, questions are being raised, and rightfully so: how much money is needed to …

The Public Health Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine Read More »