Highlights
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Across the U.S., pregnant women have some of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates, despite high risks and growing deaths. Public health is working to raise awareness among people who are pregnant.
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Through participant blood samples and surveys, the All of Us Research Program is contributing to the science on COVID-19.
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Local leaders can use a new set of policy papers with proven examples from the field to address racism and equity in their communities.
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As extreme weather increases in coming decades, people of color will be disproportionately impacted, EPA says.
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Researchers attribute a rise in marijuana use among college students in part to isolation and boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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All of Us is partnering with libraries across the country to help people hone their digital health literacy skills. Check out the online tools.
Check out more public health news in this month's full issue.
Next issue: Our February/March 2022 issue, featuring APHA's annual congressional voting record, will be live Feb. 3.
Special Section: All of Us Research Program making strides in health
Series: Read articles in our series on social determinants of health and share our infographics.
