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In research disparities resulting from gaming activities by levels of internet use and gender, I discovered a study conducted published on the CDC, whereby researchers investigated differences by sex in …
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Water Quality Impacts Health Disparities: Is your Water Sufficiently Fluoridated?
by Pranav Gollaby Pranav Golla 3 mins readUntil recently, my view of clean water was a given. Water is from a clean source, properly treated, tested, and then sent through pipes to us. Turns out, it’s not …
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The World Health Organization defines a maternal death as the death of a woman during pregnancy or within the first 6 weeks of the end of pregnancy “from any cause …
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Santa Clara County Aids Minorities to Positively Impact Community Health
by Pranav Gollaby Pranav Golla 3 mins readAs a student at Santa Clara High School, I benefit from learning from peers’ culturally diverse backgrounds as over 50% of my classmates are Hispanic or Filipino. This enriched ethnic …
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In the United States, the most watched sport by a large margin is American football. Although the game may be enjoyable to watch and generates 1.8 billion dollars a year, …
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According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC), cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the USA between men and women. Some factors that contribute to heart issues …
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According to Monica E. Peek of the NIH, as the average lifespan of US citizens is increasing, serious disparities exist in today’s society with regard to diabetes for racial and …
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An Analysis on The Effect of School-Based Wellness Centers in Low-Income Communities
by Shreya Kayby Shreya Kay 3 mins readWith COVID driving a rise in mental health issues affecting students, I explored the effect of school-based wellness centers on high school students and discussed how and why they should …
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Social Determinants of Health & Effect on Allergy Asthma Victims
by Shreya Kayby Shreya Kay 3 mins readAs an individual who struggled with food allergies for a major part of my life, I chose to investigate the impact of social determinants of health on individuals with allergies …
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During COVID, I noticed family, friends, and members of my extended community in Minnesota find it difficult to handle the strain of COVID-driven social distancing. While I reached out to …