Disparities in maternal morality  and morbidity in Ohio

Disparities in maternal morality and morbidity in Ohio

According to the most-recent data, Black women in Ohio are 2.2 times more likely to die from a cause related to pregnancy and have a 1.85 times higher rate of maternal morbidity (i.e., health problems…

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The racial gap in COVID-19 vaccinations has decreased, but sill persists

The racial gap in COVID-19 vaccinations has decreased, but sill persists

Although the difference in vaccination rates for Black and white Ohioans persists, the gap has decreased in recent months. According to a national study conducted by Harvard researchers, “lack o…

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Housing affordability in Ohio

Housing affordability in Ohio

Recently released data shows that Ohioans continue to experience substantial financial burdens when paying for housing, and that Ohioans of color are disproportionately impacted. Last year, HPIO rele…

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Suicide, homicide and firearms in Ohio

Suicide, homicide and firearms in Ohio

Both homicides and suicides have significantly increased in Ohio over the past two decades and firearms have been used in a greater percentage of those deaths, new analysis from the Health Policy Inst…

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