Political Polarization and Public Health
The American political environment has seen a dramatic shift toward hostility and polarization. This partisanship has disastrous consequences for public health.
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The Methamphetamine Epidemic, Locally and Nationally
Methamphetamine use has had a dramatic resurgence in the United States and has a particular impact on marginalized groups in San Francisco. Without the support of the community, these individuals will fall through the cracks and not get the support that they need.
A Public Health Perspective on Gun Violence
In recent years, gun violence has quickly become one of the most fiercely debated topics across the nation. Understandably, the topic is deeply personal for many. As heartbreaking acts of violence have taken their tolls worldwide, people are desperate for solutions. Gun violence touches many
Islamophobia as a Public Health Issue
How does Islamophobia affect Muslim Americans’ access to equitable health care?
A Visible Struggle of an Invisible People
Migrant farmworkers make significant contributions to our economy. They also face significant health risks and occupational hazards.
Taking Prescriptions As Prescribed
Medication adherence is an issue that unites patients, doctors, and, yes, even pharmaceutical companies.
Sterilization Offer Harkens Back to Dark Days of “Public Health”
Outcry ensued when a Tennessee judge offered inmates birth control in return for a reduced jail sentence. Yet, the judge’s actions follow a long history of forced sterilization in the United States.
What Title IX Means for UC Berkeley Students
Title IX is under threat from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. What is Title IX, and how does Title IX currently operate on our campus?
Does Everyone Have a Safe Place to Go?
Emergency services save lives, but how accessible are they for marginalized members of society?
Social Media: An Unlikely Ally During Natural Disasters
Social media is ubiquitous in today’s society. How can it be leveraged to save lives?