Creating effective violence intervention programs in semi-rural communities requires flexible funding structures and sustainable partnerships, according to Rutgers researchers.
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Individuals who died by firearm suicide following the 2020 firearm purchasing surge were more likely to be from racial minority groups, had higher rates of suicidal ideation and were less likely to have engaged in mental health treatment prior to their death, according to Rutgers University researchers.
Wildfire smoke is no longer confined to distant regions. It is increasingly affecting communities throughout the United States, raising urgent questions about air quality, public health and long-term risk. Researchers at Rutgers University are studying how wildfire smoke affects the body and how to reduce its impact.
When it comes to HIV medication, many patients think they’d prefer an occasional injection over a daily pill, but uptake remains an issue, according to a Rutgers Health-led survey.
The federal policy requiring states to keep Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled during the COVID-19 pandemic extended postpartum Medicaid coverage nationwide and sharply increased the number of individuals remaining insured after childbirth, according to a Rutgers Health researcher.
A new book by Rutgers School of Public Health Dean Perry N. Halkitis challenges how the world understands and responds to pandemics, arguing that public health failures are rooted not only in biology but in human behavior, politics and social systems.