Highlights
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President Biden’s budget proposes substantial funding increase to CDC and key public health priorities, including gun violence, climate change and health disparities.
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As vaccine supplies increase and more U.S. adults are inoculated against COVID-19, scientists are researching use of the vaccines in young children.
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The National Violent Death Reporting System’s expansion to all 50 states helps paint a clearer picture of the nature of violent deaths in the U.S.
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Finding common ground is key to creating successful health policy, particularly when it comes to health equity, public health leaders say.
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Fatalities increased substantially as people stayed closer to home, with minority groups most at risk.
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Police violence is a pressing health issue, says APHA’s president.
Check out more public health news in this month's full issue.
Next issue: The August 2021 issue will be live Aug. 2.
Special Section: Saving lives through the National Violent Death Reporting System
Series: Read articles in our series on social determinants of health and share our infographics.
