NCDP Perspectives

Feeling helpless at home? Try giving

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This pandemic, so pervasive it seems dreamed up in Hollywood, can lead to a feeling of helplessness as we sit at home doing our best to practice social distancing. If you are feeling like you want to do something to help, you are not alone.

November 11, 2020

Racial Disparities and COVID-19

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As the world scrambles each week to grapple with the seemingly insurmountable number of positive cases and deaths from the

May 13, 2020

Domestic Violence Amid COVID-19: A Hidden Epidemic

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As the world grapples with the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are catching sight of an additional public health emergency: domestic violence and child abuse. Restricted movement and mounting stress cultivate conditions for

May 4, 2020

As Hurricane Michael moves inland, public data can help the most vulnerable

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As Hurricane Michael moves further inland, bringing torrential rains and high winds with it, those who were most vulnerable before the storm are going to need the most assistance in its aftermath. This is a mantra that is relevant to hurricanes and other disasters. This is also well-described in research focusing on disproportional impact and recovery of vulnerable populations. But to really have that principle influence and improve disaster planning and response, we need a richer understanding of these vulnerabilities and better tools to incorporate them into the planning process.

August 8, 2019