Volume 4 Issue 1

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 …

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

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 »