Decriminalizing Sex Work
We have come a long way to addressing the issues of sex work and defining concepts when discussing the matter. However, the problems with sex work still exists. To mitigate… 
Posts Tagged 'Public Health'
Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Reopening Schools
In early February 2021, the CDC released its guidelines for operating schools during the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the release of these guidelines, President Joe Biden in early March, showed his…
Socioeconomic Conditions and Mental Health
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has put people in difficult situations. From people losing their jobs to students having to adjust to online learning many people have…
What is the Price for Prescription Drug Innovation?
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that it is more important than ever to ensure Americans have access to affordable medications. The pandemic has greatly strained families’ ability to access health…
Ingredients for a Perfect Storm: When Racism, Discrimination and Health Collide – The Case of COVID-19
On January 21, 2020, the first case of the novel coronavirus renamed COVID-19 was confirmed in the United States (ABCNews, n.d.). On February 26, 2020, the CDC confirmed the first…
COVID-19 Amplified: Deconstructing Immigrants’ Vulnerability During Pandemic Times
As I write this essay, New York City (NYC) has had a momentary reprieve, going from being the undisputed epicenter of COVID-19 to becoming a global hub of public demonstrations…
Air Pollution Inequity in NYC’s Low-Income Communities & Covid-19: A Recipe for Disaster
On April 5, a study released by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health directly linked air pollution to the probability of more severe COVID-19 cases. It is now…
It is Negligent to Solely Blame Preexisting Health Conditions for COVID-19’s Burden on Black Americans
COVID-19’s arrival in the United States has made it impossible to ignore that Black Americans are disproportionately burdened by disease and death. Yet, there is still a lack of understanding…
Maternal Mortality in the United States
Worldwide, there have been improvements and innovations in healthcare around the world which have led to a decline in the number of women dying from childbirth over the last 30…
Addressing Food Waste on a National Scale
Food waste is a large problem in the United States. According to the USDA, 133 billion pounds of food were wasted in 2010; that food was worth approximately $161 billion. …
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