Volume 6 Issue 2

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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