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American Lung Association. 2023. State of tobacco control. Washington, DC: American Lung Association, irregular.

Annotation: This report tracks progress on key tobacco control policies at the state and federal levels, and assigns grades based on tobacco control laws and regulations in effect as of January 1, 2023. The federal government, all 50 state governments, and the District of Columbia have been given grade to reflect the extent to which tobacco control laws are adequately protecting citizens. The report summarizes the results of its findings and describes major trends regarding tobacco control policy efforts at the state and federal levels. Details about the methodology and the criteria used to assess the effectiveness of tobacco control policies are included.

Keywords: Comparative analysis, Data, Federal programs, Health status, Policy, Smoking, Smoking cessation, State programs, Tobacco, Trends

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. 2023. Advancing health equity through the legislative process. Arlington, VA: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, 2 pp.

Commonwealth Fund . 2023. How expanding the role of midwives in U.S. health care could help address the maternal health crisis. New York, NY: Commonwealth Fund ,

Annotation: [This issue brief explains how expanding the role of midwives in the U.S. health care system could reduce perinatal health disparities and help address provider workforce shortages. It provides an overview of the midwifery model of care and describes how the integration of midwifery as a standard feature of maternity care varies dramatically across states. It also examines racial/ethnic disparities in midwifery access and use and examines barriers, including inequitable Medicaid reimbursement rates that limit broad access to midwifery care.

Keywords: Access to health, Barriers, Midwives, Perinatal care, Trends, Work force

Clark M. 2023. State trends to leverage Medicaid extended postpartum coverage, benefits and payment policies to improve maternal health. Washington, DC: Center for Children and Families,

Annotation: This report describes state trends in the use of Medicaid funds to improve maternal health, including Medicaid extensions that cover the 12-month postpartum period; the expansion of provider types to include doula care; and coverage of postpartum mental health screening and treatment. Guidance on how states can leverage Medicaid managed care contracts to Improve maternal health outcomes is included, along with a chart comparing the percentage of women who attend timely prenatal and postpartum visits in both expansion and non-expansion states.

Keywords: Financing, Health care reform, Medicaid, Policy , Postpartum care, Prenatal care, Quality improvement, State legislation, Trends

Rosenthal J. 2023. Reversing the decline in routine childhood immunization rates Is good health, equity, and economic policy. Washington, DC: Center for American Progress ,

Annotation: This report describes various factors that have contributed to a decline in childhood vaccination rates and examines actions that policymakers can take to reverse declining routine childhood vaccination rates and strengthen health equity. The ecommendations include boosting resources for immunization programs through the federal Vaccines for Children and Section 317 programs; increasing vaccine reimbursement to cover costs associated with vaccination; countering vaccine disinformation through effective messaging; and tightening and reinforcing school vaccine requirements.

Keywords: Childhood health, Disease prevention, Immunization, Policy development, Trends, Vaccinations

Scott-Jeffries J, Ikhile O. 2023. The tragic truth: Children's oral health declines in NC post-COVID. Raleigh,NC: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Oral Health Section, 2 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information on the state of North Carolina kindergarteners’ oral health following the COVID-19 pandemic. The fact sheet includes background on the issue and presents statistical information in figures on the increased incidence of untreated tooth decay and less-treated tooth decay and on the decreased incidence of never experiencing tooth decay in this population. Also included is information on efforts the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Oral Health Section, is making to reverse these trends.

Keywords: COVID-19, Dental caries, Kindergarten, North Carolina, Oral health, State information, Trends

Child Trends . 2023. A resource to help researchers and funders understand indigenous children, youth, and families . Bethesda, MD: Child Trends ,

Annotation: This research brief provides information on Indigenous Peoples in the United States and U.S. territories, including geographic distribution, overall demographics, and trends in education, health, and well-being. It discusses the impact that colonization and Federal Indian Law has had on Indigenous children, youth, and families and recommends strategies that can be implemented at the local, state, and federal levels to improve health outcomes. The brief is intended for those who engage with and/or conduct or fund research, evaluation, or technical assistance focusing on Indigenous populations..

Keywords: Alaska natives, American Indians, Cultural barriers, Cultural factors, Health equity, History, Initiatives, Legislation, Litigation, Pacific islanders, Policy, Statutes, Trends

Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center. 2023. Addressing the maternal health crisis will take a long-term, multi-sector, systematic approach . Chapel Hill, NC: Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center, 12 pp.

Annotation: This brief describes the maternal health crisis in the United States, noting that the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income nations, with more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths considered preventable. It explains how the crisis disproportionately affects people of color, particularly Black women who die at three to four times the rate of non-Hispanic White women from pregnancy-related complications. The document outlines key factors contributing to these disparities, including implicit and explicit racial bias, systemic bias, barriers for people with disabilities, limited access to healthcare facilities, lack of skilled providers, socioeconomic challenges, and domestic safety concerns. It presents the White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis, which identifies five goals and more than 50 action steps to improve maternal health, and introduces Evidence to Action Briefs developed by the Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center to facilitate implementation. The brief includes detailed data visualizations depicting maternal mortality trends by race, ethnicity, geography, and causes of death, and features the ROOTT Framework that illustrates how structural and social determinants affect maternal health outcomes.

Keywords: Barriers, Blacks, Data, Federal initiatives, Health care disparities, Health care systems, Maternal health, Maternal morbidity, Maternal mortality, Quality improvement, Service integration, Social determinants of health, Trends

Boynes S, Megally H, Clermont D, Nieto V, Hawkey H, Cothron A. 2022. The financial and policy impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. dental care workers. San Antonio TX: American Institute of Dental Public Health, 22 pp. (Research brief)

Annotation: This brief presents trends related to the oral health care workforce and ways the workforce has changed since the onset the COVID-19 pandemic. It also describes the impact of oral health care worker shortages by state and geographic region. Topics include employment trends by professional type, wages and salaries, state and geographic implications, and strategic recommendations.

Keywords: Disease transmission, Employment, Health personnel, Health professionals, Infectious diseases, Oral health, Salaries, Trends, Virus diseases

Truth Initiative . 2022. Rising vaping rates among lesbian, gay, and bisexual young people outpace peers, widening tobacco use gap . Washington, DC: Truth Initiative , 6 pp.

Annotation: This report highlights the high rate of e-cigarette use among gay, lesbian, and bisexual (LGB) youth; explains how the tobacco industry targets sexual and gender minorities; and calls for action to be taken to help eliminate disparities and reduce the rate of vaping among this group of young people. Recommendations include evaluating tobacco control policies, improving data collection, conducting additional research, addressing mental health concerns, and ensuring access to cessation services for the LGBT community.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Health disparities, Mental health, Nicotine, Prevention, Regulations, Smoking cessation, Tobacco use, Trends, Youth

Texas Health and Human Services, Department of State Health Services . 2022. Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee and Department of State Health Services joint biennial report 2022. Austin, TX: Texas Department of State Health Services, 61 pp.

Annotation: This joint report presents key findings on cases of pregnancy-related deaths in the state of Texas, including health conditions and factors that disproportionately affect the most at-risk populations. It reports underlying causes of death and disparities in maternal deaths based on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic factors, demographics, and other variables. Descriptions of best practices and programs aimed at reducing pregnancy-related deaths in other states are included.

Keywords: Committees, Data Statistics, Maternal death, Maternal mortality, Models, Prevention, Research, State programs, Texas, Trends

Ullmann H, Weeks JD, Madans JH. 2022. Children living in households that experienced food insecurity, 2019-2020. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics , 8 pp. (NCHS Data Brief #432)

Annotation: This data brief presents key findings from the 2019-2020 National Health Interview Survey on the number of children ages 0-17, with and without special needs, in households experiencing food insecurity. The brief defines the term "food insecurity," summarizes survey results, and compares data according to age and gender, urbanicity, ethnic origin, and family characteristics.

Keywords: Children, Food Insecurity, Hunger, Statistics, Trends

Waxman E, Salas J, Gupta P, and Karpman M. 2022. Food insecurity trended upward in midst of high inflation and fewer supports: Findings from the Health Reform Monitoring Survey, June 2022. Princeton, NJ: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 12 pp.

Annotation: Using data from the Health Reform Monitoring Survey (HRMS), this brief examines how food insecurity among households with nonelderly adults changed between March/April 2020 and June 2022. Overall food insecurity trends, food insecurity among families with children, and insecurity rates among communities of color are among the statistics highlighted. The brief also explains how the HRMS data compares with other national survey data on food hardship.

Keywords: Food, Hunger, National surveys, Statistical data, Trends

Jabbarpour Y, Greiner A, Jetty A, Kempski A, Kamerow D, Walter G, Sibel J. 2022. Relationships matter: How usual is usual source of (primary) care? . Washington, DC: Primary Care Collaborative , 56 pp.

Annotation: This evidence report emphasizes the importance of having a usual source of primary care and lays out strategies for public and private payers to support such patient/provider relationships. In its review of the literature, the report summarizes the types of usual source of care and trends over time across ages, races/ethnicities, income level, region, and insurance type. Potential solutions to increase the percent of children and adults who have a usual source of primary care include payment reform, changes in benefit design, and workforce diversity.

Keywords: Age factors, Economic factors, Ethnic factors, Geographic regions, Health insurance, Literature reviews, Primary care, Racial factors, Statistics, Trends.

Phipps K. 2022. Alabama Smiles 2020-2022: An oral health survey of Alabama's kindergarten and third grade children--Data tables . Montgomery, AL: Alabama Department of Public Health, 24 pp.

Annotation: This report presents data tables and figures based on findings from the Alabama Smiles 2020–2022 oral health survey of kindergarten and third-grade children in Alabama. The report provides definitions of terms, an explanation of sampling and data analysis, and quick facts. Tables and figures include data about children with tooth decay experience and untreated decay, demographic characteristics of participating children, their oral health status, the percentage with dental sealants, the percentage needing early or urgent oral health care, the percentage with treated tooth decay, and trends over time.

Keywords: Alabama, Child health, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Oral health, School-age children, State information, Statistical data, Surveys, Trends

Alabama Department of Public Health. 2022. The oral health of Alabama's kindergarten and third grade children. Montgomery, AL: Alabama Department of Public Health, 6 pp. (Alabama Department of Public Health data brief)

Annotation: This data brief presents information on the prevalence of tooth decay in the primary and permanent teeth of kindergarten and third grade children in Alabama compared to the general U.S. population screened between 2011 and 2016 as part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Topics include prevalence of decay experience and untreated decay, prevalence of dental sealants, and oral health disparities. Data sources and methods are discussed, and definitions of terms are provided.

Keywords: Alabama, Child health, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Oral health, Oral health equity, School-age children, State information, Statistical data, Surveys, Trends

Oregon Health Authority, Oral Health Program. 2022. Oral health among Oregon's children. Portland, OR: Oregon Health Authority, Oral Health Program, 2 pp. (Oregon smile survey data brief)

Annotation: This data brief provides information from the Oregon Smiles Survey. Topic include trends in the percentage of children in the state with treated, untreated, or rampant tooth decay between 2012 and 2017; the percentage of children needing oral health care; cavity rates among children, by region; and percentages of American Indian and Alaska native and black children with tooth decay.

Keywords: African Americans, Alaska natives, American Indians, Data, Dental caries, Oral health, Oregon, School age children, State information, Surveys, Trends

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. 2021. Oral health in America: Advances and challenges. Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 1 v., exec. summ. (22 pp.).

Annotation: This report provides a comprehensive overview of the state of oral health and the progress made in the past 20 years to improve the oral health of Americans.Topics include effects of oral health on the community, well-being, and the economy; oral health among children, adolescents, adults, and older adults; oral health workforce, education, and practice integration; pain, mental illness, and substance abuse; and emerging science and promising technologies to transform oral health. The report’s executive summary is available separately.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adult health, Care coordination, Health education, Older adults, Oral health, Service integration, Trends

Jesse C. Baumgartner JC, Collins SR, Radley DC. 2021. Racial and ethnic inequities in health care coverage and access, 2013–2019. New York NY: Commonwealth Fund, 24 pp.

Annotation: This brief reports insurance coverage and access inequities based on 2013–2019 data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample (ACS PUMS). Included are trends in Black and Latinx/ Hispanic disparities across the following measures, with a particular focus on the effects of Medicaid expansion on equity at the state level: (1) adults ages 19 to 64 who are uninsured; (2) adults ages 18 to 64 who went without care in the past 12 months due to cost; and (3) adults ages 18 to 64 who report having a usual health care provider.

Keywords: Access to care, Data, Ethnic factors, Health care disparities, Health insurance, Racial factors, Trends

Lloyd CM, Shaw S, Alvira-Hammond M, Hazelwood AM, DeMand A. 2021. Racism and discrimination contribute to housing instability for black families during the pandemic. Bethesda, MD: Child Trends , 7 pp.

Annotation: This issue brief presents recent data on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black families’ access to stable housing in the United States and, at the local level, in Newark, New Jersey. It places the problem of housing instability within geographical context, comparing national findings on Black families' housing needs with those found in the South ward of Newark. The brief highlights the need for a policy agenda that addresses disparities in access to basic needs and provides recommendations for local policy makers and community leaders in support of equitable access to stable housing.

Keywords: Blacks, Child health, Data, Families, Homeless persons, Homelessness, Housing, Policy development, Statistics, Trends
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