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Research Highlights
Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy increases risk of preterm birth
Rosemarie de la Rosa tracks how childhood exposure to environmental pollutants and social stress has lifelong affect
New study shows that many California pharmacists are willing—but unable—to prescribe medication abortion
Racism and Health
COVID-19 vaccination data shows troubling inequities persist
Racism within the criminal legal system may be a driver of racial and ethnic inequities in severe maternal morbidity
Study shows patients in low socioeconomic status neighborhoods start cancer treatment later—and die sooner—than those in higher-status areas
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccination data shows troubling inequities persist
Berkeley Public Health team reports on prison ventilation conditions during COVID-19 outbreaks; wins grant for related research
Professor Denise Herd secures $100,000 grant to study vaccine hesitancy in Black and Latinx communities
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