Race is a social construct, commonly used in epidemiologic research to adjust for
confounding. However, adjustment of race may mask racial disparities thereby perpetuating …

For far too long, US racialized groups have experienced human suffering and loss of life far
too often and early. Thus, it is critical that the population sciences community does its part to …

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is characterized by profound scarring and poor survival. We
investigated the association of leukocyte telomere length (LTL) with chronological age and …

Background: Ambient nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) and fine particulate matter with aerodynamic
diameter≤ 2.5 μ m (PM 2.5) threaten public health in the US, and systemic racism has led to …

Importance The link between familial loss of a loved one and long-term health decline is
complex and not fully understood. Objective To test associations of losing a parent, sibling …

Racism has been declared a public health threat. With increased direct and vicarious
exposure to racism-based violence through social media, we explored the associations …

Background: Children are routinely exposed to chemicals known or suspected of harming
brain development. Targeting Environmental Neuro-Development Risks (Project TENDR) …

Given the increased diversity of the population in the United States and the importance of
early science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning, it is crucial to …

The link between childhood adversity and adulthood depression is well-established;
however, the underlying mechanisms are still being explored. Recent research suggests …

Background Opioid overdose deaths have disproportionately impacted Black and Hispanic
populations, in part due to disparities in treatment access. Emergency departments (EDs) …