Social Science

M.A.M.A: Mobilizing Activism for Maternal Access in Clifton, Ohio

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This publication is produced in partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy Class of 2025, a student public health research and education program. Abstract Maternal mortality is a critical issue in the United States, particularly for Black women. This is not solely a medical concern, but rather, a public health emergency rooted in systemic racism, lack …

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Investigating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in African and Latin Americans from Chicago

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This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2024 Summer Program. Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a significant sleep disorder affecting millions of Americans. With only ⅕ of Americans affected by obstructive sleep apnea receiving diagnosis and treatment, there is a need for more research and intervention.1 The purpose of this literature review …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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The Public Health Implications of Chronic Kidney Disease in San Diego

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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 …

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How Genetic Engineering Can Responsibly Revolutionize Healthcare Treatment

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Source: iStock At just 3 months old, Victoria Gray was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. Her deformed red blood cells led to excruciating pain episodes as she struggled to care for her four children. After a successful clinical trial, Gray became the first person in the United States to undergo treatment for a genetic disease …

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Transgender Health Disparities in Prisons

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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 …

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

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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 …

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Concierge Medicine Could Reduce Senior Health Inequities in Illinois

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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 …

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