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Housing Instability Has an Inverse Relationship with Mental Illness
Housing instability has an inverse relationship with mental illness (stress, anxiety, behavioral issues, etc.). The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated housing insecurity for Hispanic, Black and other minority renters across the United States. The highest State-level rates of housing insecurity were in the South (Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida), along with Metro areas (Nevada, New York, New Jersey), that happen to be inhabited by large minority populations. Housing insecurity intensifies mental ailments among those who are most impacted. Econometrica welcomes the opportunity to assist HUD and other entities that are promoting mental health through secure housing options.
HUD Publishes Guidance Materials About Radon
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently published fresh guidance related to radon in housing on the HUD Exchange site. Econometrica is working with HUD to develop the guidance to raise awareness about the dangers of radon and strategies to reduce exposure. Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that is a risk factor for lung cancer when it accumulates inside a home. With testing and mitigation, exposure to radon can be reduced to safe levels.
CDC Reports That STD Cases Continued to Rise During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
Sexually transmitted disease (STD) infections in the United States continued to rise in 2020, with cases of gonorrhea and syphilis in particular surpassing their 2019 levels. Apparent declines in total reported STDs early in the year were likely driven by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted STD surveillance and treatment efforts across the country and continues to impact our healthcare system.
NEMSIS Is a Valuable Resource for Both EMS Practitioners and Researchers
The National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) strives to overcome the problems associated with aggregating complex data collected on the ground from widely dispersed, decentralized sources. The NEMSIS standard creates a uniform structure and language, as well as a central repository, for data reporting from emergency management services (EMS) agencies across the country. NEMSIS is managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of EMS in partnership with the University of Utah, which hosts the Technical Assistance Center.
