Aims: To evaluate evidence on loneliness interventions that have been assessed and found
effective, both for remediation and addressing fundamental causes of loneliness; to consider …

Background Aligning delivery and financing systems across sectors to create broader
systems of care can improve the health and well-being of families experiencing adversities …

The protracted nature of the COVID-19 pandemic demanded extraordinary efforts and
innovation from public health agencies and their leaders. This is the first of 3 research briefs …

This paper analyses the effect of energy poverty on respiratory health for a sample of 34 sub-
Saharan African countries over the period 2000–2020. Using ordinary least squares (OLS) …

Background A clear understanding of public perceptions of the social determinants of health
remains lacking. This paper aimed to describe the relationship between income and …

Discussion: The COVID-19 pandemic strained staffing in many practices, impeding SDOH
data integration into EHRs. Addressing the diverse understanding and use of SDOH data …

Background Community health improvement plans (CHIPs) are strategic planning tools that
help local communities identify and address their public health needs. Many local health …

Introduction Land-use planning and transportation are critical to health. Urban design
influences health behaviors and outcomes, including physical activity and injury. However …

The COVID-19 pandemic and other ongoing public health challenges have highlighted
deficiencies in the US public health system. The United States is in a unique moment that …

Multisector collaboration is critical for improving population health. Improving alignment
between nonprofit hospitals and local health departments is one promising approach to …