Reducing racial health disparities means fixing segregation
A recent study finds strong links between residential segregation and disparities in early death rates from common causes.
Police on patrol spend more time in Black, Hispanic neighborhoods
Police officers on patrol spend more time in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, a new study shows.
Greenspace protects health at cellular level—but with limits
Neighborhood greenspace can protect our health, but not so much as to counterbalance pollution and systemic racism, a study finds.
Greenspace protects health at cellular level—but with limits
Neighborhood greenspace can protect our health, but not so much as to counterbalance pollution and systemic racism, a study finds.
Kids in segregated neighborhoods have higher blood lead levels
Lead in children’s blood underscores the negative health effects of policies stemming from systemic racism.
Some homeowners pick higher flood risk over diverse neighborhood
Homeowners in mostly white communities prefer to risk another flood rather than move to a more diverse neighborhood on safer ground.
Neighborhood ‘walkability’ may boost exercise, lower BMI
People who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to exercise and have lower BMIs. But the finding differs by race and ethnicity.
Neighborhood ‘walkability’ may boost exercise, lower BMI
People who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to exercise and have lower BMIs. But the finding differs by race and ethnicity.
Try it: Map rates how well your neighborhood protects cognition
Does your neighborhood protect your cognitive health as you age? A new interactive map can help you find out.
Neighbors can close gap when teens missed bonding with mom
Trusted relationships with neighbors can help teenagers who never bonded with their mothers develop important social skills, a new study shows.