Key Highlights
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Grant terminations targeting health research for BIPOC and SGM communities have disproportionately targeted the careers of BIPOC, SGM, and female researchers and researchers from disadvantaged backgrounds. This finding underscores a critical threat to diversity and equity in the public health research workforce, indicating that ensuring the health of all Americans will require systematic re-investment in these topics and scientists.
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Strengthening the 988 Lifeline workforce is the focus of a new health policy analysis, addressing the critical need for adequate staffing to support mental health crisis services. This work is significant for public health as it highlights a key infrastructure component necessary to ensure effective and accessible crisis intervention for all Americans.
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Breastfeeding initiation rates in the United States were impacted by the 2022-2024 formula shortage. This research is important for public health as it provides critical data on how supply chain disruptions can directly affect infant nutrition and maternal health behaviors.
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