April 11 – 17 is Black Maternal Health Week which focuses conversation about maternal care around Black mothers to hear their stories and call for improvements.
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Is transportation a barrier to good health?
Access to basic necessities including healthcare is based on location and mobility. See how to add transportation to your analysis.
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First look at pandemic impacts with 2016-2020 ACS data
New American Community Survey 2016-2020 5-year estimates provide first look at impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
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What can crime data really tell us?
Community safety impacts our health and mental well-being, but there is a limit on how much we can know. A […]
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Choose the right visualization to tell your story
Data is just a story told in numbers. Before you choose what visualization you want to use, get to know […]
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What to consider in the 2020 Census data
Nonresponse rates, new political maps and churning racial and ethnic identity Decennial Census data Every ten years since 1790, the […]
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Where are the jobs located?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a dataset called LODES – the “LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics” – which shows the […]
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Can we tackle health and economic disparities through literacy?
Yes. The benefits of being able to read and comprehend math impact health, well-being and the economy. The U.S. Department […]
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How does oral health relate to chronic disease?
Learn how to layer your understanding of chronic diseases and prevention in communities A growing body of evidence has linked […]
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
But where is the data to understand the depth and impact of mental illness across America? Simply put it is […]
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