The rate of Tennesseans dying from cardiovascular disease has fallen but remains above the national average. It’s even higher for African-Americans.
Continue readingHow Childhood Experiences Affect Lifelong Health
The science of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) indicates that early childhood and adolescence are critical times for human brain development.
Continue readingUnderstanding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is one of the primary government programs focused on nutrition.
Continue readingFood Insecurity and Obesity in Tennessee
Exploring and explaining the surprising connection between food insecurity and obesity in Tennessee and the U.S. as a whole.
Continue readingTwo Ways to Approach the Complex Relationship Between Public Health and Public Policy
There’s a complicated relationship between public health and public policy, which makes the challenging task of developing effective policy even harder.
Continue reading5 Ways Public Policy Impacts Health
A wide range of public policy issues — even some not usually associated with health — can influence the health and well-being of Tennesseans.
Continue readingThe Housing and Health Connection
A review of research on the connection between affordable, quality housing and health, with a focus on housing and health in Tennessee.
Continue readingHow Transportation Impacts Public Health
Transportation impacts public health in many ways. Highways, roads, bridges, bikeways, sidewalks, and public transit all have benefits and trade-offs.
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