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Why violence is a public health issue

Using public health to prevent violence Experiencing violence affects people in many ways. It not only causes physical injury or death, but being …

A brief history of redlining

Inside the 90-year-old financial policy that harms our health In public health, we often cite structural racism to help explain health patterns in our …

Health, housing, and history

For health, place matters What determines whether or not you’re healthy? You may think about what you eat, whether you exercise, whether you smoke and …

Disparities in violence

Violence has profound effects. An assault, a shooting, a homicide, or any use of force affects people in many deep ways. Violence causes physical and …

Why asthma is a social justice issue

Poverty affects health in many ways. In New York City, the story of asthma clearly illustrates this connection. To understand the connection between …