Health Care
Why the 2020 census matters for public health: An explainer
| November 18, 2019
Why the census matters and what it will mean for public health in the United States.
Immigration
The potential health effects of the ‘public charge’ immigration rule
| August 26, 2019
This research roundup looks at the potential health care-related effects of the new "public charge" rule due to go into effect Oct. 15.
Food, Agriculture
Summer benefit program improved children’s nutrition and food access
| June 25, 2018
Offering families financial assistance to purchase food in the summer improved school-aged children’s food security by 20 percent and boosted the quality of their diets.
Immigration
After new immigration enforcement program, fewer Hispanic citizens enroll in SNAP, ACA
| June 20, 2018
Enrollment in SNAP and the Affordable Care Act declined among Hispanic citizens of the United States after the Secure Communities program took effect.
Public Health
Stores market sugary drinks more heavily on days when SNAP benefits are issued
| June 4, 2018
Stores market sugary drinks more heavily during Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit issuance days, according to a new study.
Public Health
Health care expenses lower for food stamp recipients
| November 20, 2017
People who get food stamps have lower annual health care expenses than other low-income adults.