Elsevier, The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Volume 18, July 2022
This Article supports SDGs 3 and 10, assessing the effect of housing modifications of disability outcomes, with a particular focus on the ageing population.
Elsevier, American Journal of Medicine, Volume 135, July 2022
In a 2019 national survey, 3.1% (95% confidence interval, 2.6%-3.5%) of practicing US physicians self-reported a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.2 Although the prevalence of reported disabilities in physicians is less than the general population, physicians may choose to not disclose their disabilities, especially hidden disabilities.
Elsevier, The Lancet Public Health, Volume 7, June 2022
An Article on mental health and wellbeing among working-age adults, in the context of SDGs 3, 8, and 10, focusing specifically on the effects of changes in income on mental health, especially for people in poverty or in LMICs.
Elsevier, Journal of Nutrition, Volume 152, 1 June 2022
The findings from this study suggest that racial identity and perceived income adequacy jointly shape dietary quality. While preliminary, the findings from this study locate inequities in dietary intakes among segments of the population identifying as Black and indigenous, in conjunction with segments reporting perceived adequacy of income. Public health strategies aimed at ameliorating dietary inequities must address the structural and systemic barriers that marginalize some members of racialized and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, while not overlooking racial disparities that persist even among individuals who are not necessarily socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Elsevier, Preventive Medicine Reports, Volume 27, June 2022
Racial discrimination and cultural racism are associated with gun purchase while anticipatory racism-related stress is associated with intent to purchase a gun. Data suggest that racism and its link to increased firearm ownership and carrying may put Asian Americans at elevated risk of firearm injury.
Elsevier, Current Problems in Cancer, Volume 46, June 2022
Globally, about 18 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year1 and 450 million people (equally composed of both sexes) suffer from severe mental illnesses (SMI). A significant subgroup of patients with cancer and SMI are disadvantaged in terms of screening for distress and psycho-oncological care.
Despite its significant adverse impacts on the environment, society, and economy, food waste is unavoidable around the world. The increase in population and income will worsen the situation and put more pressure on food security.
Elsevier, The Lancet Regional Health - Americas, Volume 10, June 2022
A Health Policy paper on the health impacts of banned pesticides in the Yaqui population in Mexico, in the context of SDGs 3, 10, and 12, highlighting recommendations for system-level solutions and policy change to current US, UN, and global laws.