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Transportation and Health - American Public Health …

(3 days ago) WEBTraffic-related air pollution is linked to respiratory conditions like wheezing and decreased lung functioning and also cardiovascular disease. Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution is linked to childhood asthma. APHA speaks out for transportation policy that …

https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/transportation

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Improving Health Through Transportation Policy

(5 days ago) WEBReduce human exposure to air pollution and adverse health impacts associated with these pollutants. Ensure that all people have access to safe, healthy, …

https://www.cdc.gov/transportation/index.html

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Public Transportation In The US: A Driver Of Health And …

(Just Now) WEBErin Abramsohn. Elizabeth Skillen. New or expanded public transportation options can improve health and health equity by reducing traffic crashes and air pollution, increasing physical activity

https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hpb20210630.810356/

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN THE US: A DRIVER OF …

(1 days ago) WEB˜˚˛˝ 4 ˝ ˙˜ “Public transportation ridership declined between 2014 and 2018, going from 10.6 to 9.9 billion trips.” can consider factors such as cost, convenience, and

https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hpb20210630.810356/full/health-affairs-brief-public-transportation-health-equity-heaps.pdf

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Transportation Barriers to Health Care in the United …

(3 days ago) WEBTRANSPORTATION BARRIERS TO CARE. In a review of 61 studies on transportation barriers to health care, Syed at al. found that transportation barriers are a significant …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7204444/

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Public Transportation in the U.S.: A Driver of Health and …

(Just Now) WEBWhat the Issue? Health, functioning, and quality of life are products of the social and economic conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, …

https://www.rwjf.org/en/insights/our-research/2021/07/public-transportation-in-the-us-a-driver-of-health-and-equity.html

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Health Policy Brief: Public Transportation In The US: A …

(7 days ago) WEBA new health policy brief from <i>Health Affairs</i>, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, looks at how new or expanded public …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/health-policy-brief-public-transportation-us-driver-health-and-equity

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Transportation and Health Tool US Department of …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Transportation and Health Tool (THT) was developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to …

https://www.transportation.gov/transportation-health-tool

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COVID-19 changed public transportation. Here's how. - PBS

(4 days ago) WEBMillions of commuters in the U.S. continue to rely on public transit, even as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced riders to contend with social distancing and other …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/public-transit-post-pandemic

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Transportation’s Role in Equity and Justice - Restoring and

(6 days ago) WEBIn a new addendum on racial equity to Critical Issues in Transportation, the National Academies’ Transportation Research Board (TRB) acres of green space to …

https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2021/07/transportations-role-in-equity-and-justice-restoring-and-revitalizing-neighborhoods-and-communities

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Critical Issues in Transportation for 2024 and Beyond

(9 days ago) WEBCritical Issues in Transportation for 2024 and Beyond calls for reassessing the role of transportation in addressing major societal challenges and the research that informs …

https://www.nationalacademies.org/en/our-work/critical-issues-in-transportation-for-2024-and-beyond

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Social Determinants of Health Series: Transportation and the Role …

(3 days ago) WEBTransportation issues can affect a person’s access to health care services. These issues may result in missed or delayed health care appointments, …

https://www.aha.org/ahahret-guides/2017-11-15-social-determinants-health-series-transportation-and-role-hospitals

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The Public Health Case for Addressing Transportation-Related …

(3 days ago) WEBLike most public health issues, the risk of transportation-related barriers to care is not uniformly distributed and has strong structural, socioeconomic, and demographic …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7204464/

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Public Health and Transportation Case Studies

(9 days ago) WEBIts new complete streets policy vows to “create a safe and efficient transportation system that promotes the health and mobility of all Baldwin Park citizens and visitors.” With help …

https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/transportation/public-health-and-transportation-case-studies

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Health and Equity US Department of Transportation

(9 days ago) WEBOffering reduced public transportation fares for students or youth and working with employers to extend public transportation benefits to employees.

https://www.transportation.gov/mission/health/health-equity

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Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Motorcycle Safety - CDC

(1 days ago) WEBLocal and state public health partners, other transportation-related agencies, and communities can work together to keep pedestrians safe by: Using …

https://www.cdc.gov/pedestrian-bike-safety/about/pedestrian-safety.html

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Journal of Transport & Health ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier

(9 days ago) WEBThe Journal of Transport & Health (JTH) is devoted to publishing research that advances our knowledge on the many interactions between transport and health and the policies …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-transport-and-health

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Major Traffic Safety Reform and Road Traffic Injuries Among Low …

(2 days ago) WEBObjectives. To evaluate the effects of a comprehensive traffic safety policy—New York City’s (NYC’s) 2014 Vision Zero—on the health of Medicaid …

https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307617

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Communities Over Highways Call for Action

(7 days ago) WEBimprove affordable housing, public health, and the climate crisis while creating hundreds of thousands of well-paying jobs. While this moratorium is in effect, we call on our leaders …

https://americawalks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Communities-Over-Highways-Call-For-Action.pdf

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CDC - Healthy Places - Transportation and Health

(3 days ago) WEBTransportation and health are linked in several areas: Physical activity/obesity. Sidewalks and bike trails that connect to destinations encourage active transportation choices, …

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyplaces/healthtopics/transportation/default.htm

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Funding Resilient Infrastructure in New Jersey: Attitudes Following …

(1 days ago) WEBROBERT B. NOLAND, PH.D. Robert B. Noland, PhD, is a professor at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and is the director of the Alan M. …

https://transweb.sjsu.edu/mntrc/research/Funding-Resilient-Infrastructure-New-Jersey-Attitudes-Following-Natural-Disaster

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Bergen County NJ officials sue to block NYC congestion pricing

(1 days ago) WEBThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority — which will oversee the tolling program, designed to reduce congestion in Manhattan, improve the city's air quality and …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/11/01/bergen-county-nj-lawsuit-block-nyc-congestion-pricing/71396093007/

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Masterful History Tour: How and Why the Public Health Approach …

(2 days ago) WEBHenry Blackburn MD Henry Blackburn is Mayo professor emeritus, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, …

https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307600

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Mayor Bhalla Advocated on Transit Issues at NJ Transit Commuter …

(Just Now) WEBHoboken Mayor Ravinder S. Bhalla appears at forum to raise a range of transportation issues affecting Hoboken. alerts news Submit a concern Calendar & …

https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/mayor-bhalla-advocated-on-transit-issues-at-nj-transit-commuter-forum

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10 Most Dangerous States for Public Transport in America Based …

(Just Now) WEBSpecifically, more than half of the population of New York City uses the public transit system. When measuring data in terms of crime, New Mexico is the most …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/10-most-dangerous-states-for-public-transport-in-america-based-on-accidents-and-fatalities/ss-BB1mCmRl

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What's wrong with the CTA? Chicago public transportation …

(Just Now) WEBThe CTA, the nation’s second largest public transportation system, has cut service on rail lines by 22 percent, and service on city busses by 7 percent, according to …

https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/cta-lags-comparable-cities-in-ridership-recovery-staffing-shortage-remains-a-crisis/

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New safety campaign for PCH urges drivers to 'slow the fast down' …

(2 days ago) WEBLeading state and local transportation officials launched a public education campaign this week that aims to reduce speeds on the 21-mile stretch of Pacific Coast …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-09/state-transportation-agency-announces-safety-campaign-on-pch

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S.4299 - A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a

(1 days ago) WEBSummary of S.4299 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule relating to the collection of crashworthiness …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4299

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Menendez legal defense fund: Who’s donating? NJ Spotlight News

(8 days ago) WEBThe trial against Menendez, who faces years in prison if convicted, is scheduled to begin Monday in New York City with jury selection. A Supreme Court ruling …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2024/05/sen-bob-menendez-federal-corruption-trial-whos-donating-menendez-defense-fund/

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Obesity and high blood sugar play ever growing role in ill-health

(2 days ago) WEBObesity, high blood sugar and high blood pressure among other metabolic issues now lead to almost 50% more years of healthy life lost to either disease or …

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/obesity-high-blood-sugar-play-ever-growing-role-ill-health-study-shows-2024-05-16/

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DOJ announces task force on health care monopolies and collusion

(6 days ago) WEBMay 10, 2024 - 02:20 PM. The Department of Justice May 9 announced the formation of a task force focusing on competition concerns in health care. The unit, the Task Force on …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-10-doj-announces-task-force-health-care-monopolies-and-collusion

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About Underage Drinking Alcohol Use CDC

(6 days ago) WEBSocial, academic, and legal issues: More school absences. Lower grades. Drinking and driving, which puts the safety of those who drink—as well as those around them—at risk. …

https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/underage-drinking/index.html

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Margaritaville at Sea Failed a CDC Health Inspection - Business …

(9 days ago) WEBCDC officials failed Margaritaville at Sea Paradise on a surprise health inspection. The ship scored 83 points, below the 86 needed to pass, with 65 issues …

https://www.businessinsider.com/margaritaville-at-sea-failed-cdc-health-inspection-2024-5

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Yass water has been a problem for years, with some saying it's …

(8 days ago) WEBFor 16 days this year Yass Valley residents were ordered not to drink the town water during a boil water alert, and local doctors say general water quality remains …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-19/yass-water-drinking-issues-illness-funding-needed/103828440

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Governor Newsom Unveils Revised State Budget - California …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Governor is solving two years of budget problems in a single budget, tightening the state’s belt to get the budget back to normal after the tumultuous years of …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/10/revised-state-budget-may-2024-25/

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Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

(4 days ago) WEB14th Floor, LeRoy F. Smith, Jr. Public Safety Building Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 645–3213 Jersey City District Office 253 Martin Luther King Drive Jersey City, NJ …

https://clerk.house.gov/members/NJ10/vacancy

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Public Health Considerations for Correctional Health

(6 days ago) WEBInvestigating the potential public health benefit of jail-based screening and treatment programs for chlamydia. Am J Epidemiol. 2013 Mar 1;177(5):463-73. doi: …

https://www.cdc.gov/correctional-health/about/index.html

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