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Category: Social Determinants of Health

August 22, 2026

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Global Health, Social Determinants of Health

A New Vaccine Is Saving Kids From Malaria

Malaria causes a significant number of child deaths in Africa, with approximately 438,000 fatalities reported in 2024. However, malaria vaccines… READ MORE
August 11, 2026

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Public Health, Social Determinants of Health

When the Closest Grocery Store Is Too Far

The blog discusses food deserts, areas with limited access to healthy foods, which contribute to chronic illnesses like diabetes and… READ MORE
June 27, 2026

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Heatlh, Public Health, Social Determinants of Health, Wellness

Your Zip Code vs. Your Genetic Code

The impact of one’s neighborhood on health can exceed that of genetics, as evidenced by research from the Robert Wood… READ MORE
June 25, 2026

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Chronic Disease, Heatlh, Social Determinants of Health, Wellness

The Hospital Visits That Didn’t Have to Happen

Observations during a hospital volunteering opportunity show that many ER visits could be avoided with better access to primary care.… READ MORE
June 13, 2026

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Global Health, Public Health, Social Determinants of Health

What the CDC’s Weekly Report Says About Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity affects about 1 in 5 children and teens in the U.S., impacting around 14.7 million young people. The… READ MORE
June 10, 2026

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Global Health, Social Determinants of Health

Clean Water Is Healthcare

Last year, I interned at the New Life Medical Clinic in Bauchi, Nigeria, where I helped design a community health… READ MORE
April 29, 2026

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Heatlh, Social Determinants of Health, Wellness

Can Food Actually Be Medicine?

The article emphasizes the connection between nutrition and health, highlighting the impact of food assistance programs like SNAP on reducing… READ MORE
February 5, 2026

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Heatlh, Social Determinants of Health, Wellness

The Law That Made a Lot of Checkups Free

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that private insurance cover preventive services without out-of-pocket costs, benefiting around 150 million people.… READ MORE
October 31, 2025

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Global Health, Heatlh, Social Determinants of Health

My Family’s Story with Polio

I reflect on my mother’s experiences in Brazil and her grandmother’s struggle with polio due to lack of access to… READ MORE
October 15, 2025

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Social Determinants of Health

What “Social Determinants of Health” Actually Means

The term “social determinants of health” refers to non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, such as access to healthcare, education,… READ MORE

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