A wide spectrum of endocrine disorders are characterized by health disparities, including
metabolic, 1 thyroid, 2 and reproductive disorders. 3 Although metabolic disease prevalence …

Background Health equity is essential for improving the well-being of all individuals and
groups, and research remains a critical element for understanding barriers to health equity …

Background Arsenic, cadmium, and lead are toxic elements that widely contaminate our
environment. These toxicants are associated with acute and chronic health problems, and …

This article builds on settler and domestic colonial histories and theories to advance our
understanding of urban changes in segregated, disinvested, US Rust Belt cities. While many …

A Roadmap for Social Determinants of Health and Biological Nursing Research in the NINR
2022–2026 Strategic Plan: Optimizing Health and Advancing Health Equity using Anti-Racist …

This dissertation explores the ways in which social and spatial contexts interact to affect the
patterning of low birthweight (LBW) inequalities. I utilize a fundamental causes perspective …

Currently there are over 2 million Americans experiencing water insecurity,(ie, lacking
access to clean, reliable, and affordable water). This dissertation focuses on the US side of …

In cities across America, parents worry about how to keep their children safe from lead
exposure. Initially used in industrial and building products, lead poses numerous dangers to …