U.S. Poverty Thresholds and Poverty Guidelines: What’s the Difference?
Have you ever worked with data about the federal poverty level and wondered what that level was?
Area of Expertise: The U.S. Census and Public Data
Webinaire SPE en Afrique : Actualités sur le Réseau SPE à Madagascar à l’attention de la communauté francophone
By asoares
Le 28 février, le projet PACE—Renforcement des politiques, du plaidoyer et de la communication pour la santé de la population et la procréation—a organisé un webinaire en français sur la Santé, la Population et l’Environnement en Afrique intitulé « Actualités sur le projet SPE en Afrique à l’attention de la communauté francophone ».
New Research Finds Health-Promoting Improvements Concentrated in More Advantaged U.S. Neighborhoods
By asoares
Neighborhoods that are more walkable, with accessible public transportation, and amenities such as parks that promote physical and social activity are associated with better health.
New Studies Probe “Who Smokes and Why” to Bolster U.S. Prevention Efforts
By asoares
To better design and target anti-smoking efforts, researchers are examining stress, genes linked to nicotine addiction, and neighborhood/family characteristics to identify who smokes today and why.
Well-Being of U.S. Latino Youth Differs by Ethnic Background
By asoares
(2017) Latino children have made progress over the past 10 to 15 years in several key areas of well-being according to a report co-authored by PRB and UnidosUS, but there are pronounced differences in the well-being of Latino children with different ethnic or national origins.
Maldives’ Population Dynamics
(July 2017) The name of Maldives usually generates images of pristine beaches, marine wonders, and luxurious resorts and, as such, the country epitomizes the ultimate touristic destination.
Majority of People Covered by Medicaid and Similar Programs Are Children, Older Adults, or Disabled
By asoares
Medicaid provides health insurance coverage to more people than any other single program in the United States, with coverage for low-income children, adults, seniors, and those with disabilities.
The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview From the 2011-2015 American Community Survey
By asoares
Appalachia’s unemployment and poverty rates remain above levels seen before the economic downturn of 2007-2009, suggesting an incomplete economic recovery, especially in many of the Region’s most rural counties, according to a new PRB report for the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Chartbook. The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview From the 2011-2015 American Community Survey
Incomplete Economic Recovery in Appalachia, New PRB Report Finds
By asoares
Appalachia’s unemployment and poverty rates remain above levels seen before the economic downturn of 2007-2009, suggesting an incomplete economic recovery, especially in many of the Region’s most rural counties, according to a new Population Reference Bureau (PRB) report for the Appalachian Regional Commission.