Public Health @UGA: Recent Episodes

Justin Ingels

A collection of podcasts created by public health students at the University of Georgia.

The history of the opioid crisis, its development, and responses aiming to solve the epidemic.

Sources

https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates., https://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/crackcocaine/a-short-history.html., https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/basics/prescribed.html., and https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db457.htm.

We discuss why you should get your COVID-19 vaccine and its effects on public health. We reveal the vaccine's benefits on an individual's immunity and the population as a whole. Lastly, we discuss common misconceptions regarding vaccines and provide science and statistics that debunk these misconceptions.

Our podcast describes what prenatal care is and the importance of it. There are disparities among women receiving adequate levels of prenatal care, which are explained. We also suggested some plausible motions that could be taken to decrease the problem.

Sources

https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/if-you-build-it

https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/ihe/interview/maternal-health-deserts-united-states-solutions-close-gaps-improve-health#:~:text=Without%20adequate%20access%20to%20preconception,increased%20risk%20of%20maternal%20mortality.

https://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/data?reg=99⊤=5&stop=34&lev=1&slev=4&obj=8.

https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/pregnancy-and-c

hildbirth/increase-proportion-pregnant-women-who-receive-early-and-adequate-prenatal-care-mich-08/data?group=Race%2FEthnicity+%28of+mother%29&from=2018&to=2021&state=United+States&populations=#edit-submit

Our podcast is an advisory on how undocumented Hispanic immigrants can seek mental health care in the United States, as well as a description of the barriers that inhibit them from utilizing the health care system. We include the history of access to medical care for undocumented or uninsured people and the present lack of access to mental health care that affects people today. We also cover determinants that affect undocumented Hispanic immigrants and ways that they can receive help through resources catered to aid uninsured people.

A free website to help refugees and immigrants. USAHello. (2023, July 21). https://usahello.org/

Substance abuse and mental health services administration. SAMHSA. (n.d.). https://www.samhsa.gov/

Undocumented immigrants. Psychiatry.org - Undocumented Immigrants. (n.d.). https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/diversity/education/stress-and-trauma/undocumented-immigrants

YouTube. (2019). No Longer Afraid: An Undocumented Immigrant Experience in American Health Care. YouTube. Retrieved December 3, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7m3FUSeXCE.

Our podcast teaches UGA students to be proactive about their health and wellbeing by preventing many diseases, mainly cervical cancer. We dive into what cervical cancer is, how it's transmitted, and how to prevent it by taking accountability for our health by taking preventative measures against cervical cancer.

Sources

'- https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/sexual-health/condom-express/

https://healthcenter.uga.edu/services/gynecology-clinic/
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/why-annual-pap-smears-are-history-but-routine-ob-gyn-visits-are-not#:~:text=Women%20age%2021%20to%2029,HPV%20test%20every%205%20years.
https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(23)00202-7/fulltext
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/hpv
https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/cervix.html
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/hpv/public/index.html#:~:text=Three%20HPV%20vaccines%E2%80%949%2Dvalent,that%20cause%20most%20HPV%20cancers.
https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2022/overdue-cervical-cancer-screening-increasing
https://www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/causes-risk-prevention
https://www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/treatment
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/cervical-cancer/introduction#:~:text=Cervical%20cancer%20begins%20when%20healthy,or%20tumor%20on%20the%20cervix.

A podcast focusing on educating new/expectant mothers about postpartum depression (PPD). Listen as we cover the prevalence, symptoms, and the medical/environmental risk factors of PPD. We also discuss treatment options, resources, and real world experiences regarding PPD.

Sources

"Postpartum Depression" Mayo Clinic (2022)

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20376617

"Husband speaks out about postpartum depression after wife dies by suicide" Kindelan (2023)

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/husband-speaks-postpartum-depression-after-wife-dies-suicide/story?id=99933315

"Vital Signs: Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Provider Discussions About Perinatal Depression" Bauman et. Al (2018)

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6919a2.htm?s_cid=mm6919a2_w

"Preferred Terms for Select Population Groups & Communities" CDC (2022

https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/Preferred_Terms.html

Our podcast is about how correctional facilities often fail to address the needs of incarcerated women, including appropriate medical healthcare - an issue as many women are pregnant or give birth while incarcerated. These incarcerated pregnant women then face difficult circumstances as imprisonment imposes restrictions on prenatal care, such as testing and treatment for people who have high-risk pregnancies, rehabilitative services for mothers struggling with mental illness and substance abuse, appropriate hospital arrangements for labor and delivery, healthy nutrients and diet, access to birth control and abortions, proper sanitation, and contact with the newborn.

https://nationalpartnership.org/report/incarceration-harms-moms-and-babies/

The current, well-known symptoms of ADHD in children are overly broad, leading to misdiagnoses based on age-related immaturity rather than genuine clinical signs, preventing various student populations from receiving the treatment they need to thrive in the classroom. Our objective is to inform listeners that their current assumptions about ADHD are most likely too broad and inform them that this leads to misdiagnosis based on age-related immaturity rather than genuine clinical symptoms and that the behavioral changes they make can help combat this issue. Studies have shown that in school-age children, a child who may have just turned five years of age may be 70% more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than a child who is almost six. Children who are younger than their peers and born closer to the school start age cut-off are more frequently diagnosed and treated for ADHD. There is a higher risk for academic difficulty associated with those with ADHD. Thus, the implications of these biased over-diagnoses lead to younger children being disadvantaged by maturity differences.

"Misdiagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: ‘Normal behaviour’ and relative maturity"

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4443828/

This is a podcast that introduces the topic of bioterrorism and explains how it can be controlled or eased with government regulations and interventions. Creating more government regulations around the biological agents available in each country will allow for there to be a safety net. A safety net will allow countries to be prepared in case of any attack and enable them to help other countries in need, if necessary.

Today, we are diving into the importance of women's sexual healthcare and well-being. In Georgia, women ages 18-34 are facing the absence of essential resources and services to better protect and educate themselves. Due to varying socioeconomic statuses, a lack of proper sexual education, and underrepresented populations, many women are at risk concerning their sexual and reproductive well-being. We are ultimately looking to educate and uplift this population and demographic!

Sources

Contraceptive Deserts 2023, Power to Decide: https://powertodecide.org/what-we-do/contraceptive-deserts

Unplanned Pregnancies: https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/measures/unintended_pregnancy/GA

This podcast was created to bring awareness to the Breathe Easy Campaign and for a call to action over pneumonia. We go over different policy implications, and a personal testimony and cover what pneumonia is and what makes it dangerous. It covers the main points of who pneumonia primarily affects and ways to seek treatment, specifically through short-term insurance plans.

References:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izF2JaQSUMw

We will discuss reasons why young adults smoke, how this can be improved through policy action and education, and forms of stress relief that do not harm the body. We include statistics to highlight the importance of this issue. We also discuss how targeted advertising and easy access to tobacco products lead to smoking in young adults.

Sources

'-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, May 4). Current cigarette smoking among adults in the United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/adult_data/cig_smoking/index.htm

-Youth tobacco use. Youth Tobacco Use. (2023, August). https://progressreport.cancer.gov/prevention/youth_smoking#:~:text=Each%20day%20in%20the%20U.S.,liquid%E2%80%9D)%20into%20an%20aerosol.

-Big tobacco targets kids - montana health alert network. (n.d.). https://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/publichealth/Tobacco/FactSheet/BigTobaccoTargetsKidsFactSheet.pdf

-Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. (2023, April 4). What are the effects of smoking and tobacco? https://www.health.gov.au/topics/smoking-and-tobacco/about-smoking-and-tobacco/what-are-the-effects-of-smoking-and-tobacco#:~:text=This%20equates%20to%20one%20tobacco,years%20earlier%20than%20non%2Dsmokers.

-Association, A. L. (n.d.). Tobacco industry marketing. American Lung Association. https://www.lung.org/policy-advocacy/tobacco/tobacco-industry-marketing#:~:text=Tobacco%20products%20are%20one%20of,promote%20and%20advertise%20their%20products.

-Myers, M. G., & Kelly, J. F. (2006). Cigarette smoking among adolescents with alcohol and other drug use problems. Alcohol research & health : the journal of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1931414/

-Smoking and youth - centers for disease control and prevention. (n.d.-b). https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/sgr/50th-anniversary/pdfs/fs_smoking_youth_508.pdf

-Abbott, E. (2023, September 8). Syracuse passes law aimed at preventing youth smoking. WRVO Public Media. https://www.wrvo.org/politics-and-government/2023-09-08/syracuse-passes-law-aimed-at-preventing-youth-smoking

-World Health Organization. (n.d.). Smoking behaviour, knowledge and perceived susceptibility to lung cancer among secondary-school students in Amman, Jordan. World Health Organization. https://www.emro.who.int/emhj-volume-21-2015/volume-21-issue-3/smoking-behaviour-knowledge-and-perceived-susceptibility-to-lung-cancer-among-secondary-school-students-in-amman-jordan.html

-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023b, November 2). Tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students - national youth tobacco survey, 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7244a1.htm#:~:text=Tobacco%20Product%20Use%20Over%20Time,from%205.2%25%20to%203.9%25).

-Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2023, August 3). 12 tips to tame stress. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relievers/art-20047257

Opioids are prescribed pain medications that have adverse, addictive qualities. While there are strategies to manage addiction, a significant limitation to doing so is a lack of education and public exigency to fix the problem. This podcast explores the options available, aiming to educate listeners and recommend listeners take specific actions to combat opioid prescription abuse.

Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/rxawareness/stories/annmarie.html

We want to spread awareness about food insecurity in the United States. We focus on food insecurity, specifically among impoverished families, populations with low socioeconomic status, and low-income individuals. It is more challenging for this group of people to access more nutritious foods due to the higher cost. This causes this population of people to turn to cheap or fast foods that are unhealthier options. Food insecurity has also been linked to the development of chronic illnesses, such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, hepatitis, or stroke, among adults in food-secure households.

Intro/Outro music: https://youtu.be/qV-sn1nxLK0?si=d9AXMWVTvT6QHgQb

This podcast will expand one's knowledge and spread awareness on all things sexual health, especially for young women aged 18-27. We’ll cover basic background history, vital points to know, the current political climate, and policy implications. This podcast will discuss what you and others can do to impact this issue positively because we all need to get involved to make a difference!

Sources

https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/adolescents-teens-receipt-sex-education-united-states#:~:text=Young%20people%20are%20not%20getting,fewer%20than%20half%20

https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/resources/fact-sheets/sexuality-education-2/

https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/fact-sheets/std/STI-Incidence-Prevalence-Cost-Factsheet.html

https://www.montclair.edu/newscenter/2020/12/14/experts-sex-education-should-begin-in-kindergarten/

This podcast aims to educate the American public on the disparities and lack of nutrition in underserved communities across the United States. We will examine the history and background of these disparities, Current efforts, and Policy Implications. Hopefully, looking at these statistics and actions will lead to a better understanding of the issue and inspire the public to help make a difference.

Sources

https://frac.org/hunger-poverty-america

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/index.html

https://health.gov/our-work/nutrition-physical-activity/white-house-conference-hunger-nutrition-and-health

Tune into the Pandemic Plan Podcast to learn about the latest pandemic findings, prevention methods, and stories. We aim to help our society understand the importance and urgency of pandemics. From vaccination updates to new sanitation practices, the Pandemic Plan has got you covered.

Sources

https://youtu.be/yg8cp55xaNY?si=P95BFnvH7qnJdxln

This podcast briefly summarizes the history of Sexual Education policy in the US and how these policies affect the well-being of the greater community. Receiving comprehensive sexual education has been linked to higher rates of contraceptive use and, therefore, lower rates of teen pregnancy and STDs. We are recommending to our audience to contact their representative to advocate for comprehensive sexual education.

Sources:

https://siecus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-State-of-Sex-Education-Legislative-Look-Ahead.pdf

https://reproductiverights.org/federal-bill-would-promote-youth-sex-education-in-u-s/
https://siecus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/REAHYA-2021-Fact-Sheet.pdf

https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/sex-education/sex-education-laws-and-state-attacks

https://www.kqed.org/education/534518/sex-education-in-america-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-illinois-lawmakers-new-national-sex-education-standards-20220828-rxgavkemofdbtdj4epgfchpmfa-story.html

The social and political climate changed around the idea of abortion with the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Now more than ever, it is important to know your rights, along with ways to protect yourself from unwanted pregnancies. In today's episode, we dive deep into contraceptive methods and their effectiveness to prevent not only pregnancies but STIs.

Transition sounds: https://artlist.io/sfx/track/intense-transitions---haunted-swoosh/122026

https://youtu.be/ln1S4uWghz0

News Sources: https://youtu.be/weRVOvLXvok

Queeriosity: Beyond the Binary is a podcast about queer history, news, and advocacy. In this edition of Queerioisty, we discuss sexual education and how queer sex ed has fallen short of expectations. We dig deep into the history of sex ed, how it has changed, and how it affects LGBTQ+ youth in the modern day.

This podcast focuses on the importance of prenatal care and what marginalized groups are most affected by the lack thereof. Additionally, a brief history of how prenatal care came to be in America is also explained to better understand the laws passed to advance maternal health. Ultimately, the Mommies on the mend podcasts seek to inform the public of the importance of prenatal healthcare and its effects on women of color and low socioeconomic status.

Audio clip: https://www.wsj.com/video/bringing-prenatal-care-to-rural-maternity-deserts/BF1D0C55-94E6-49CB-BAEE-29ED73B3CB6C.html

The podcast examines the overlooked prevalence of eating disorders among male college students. It challenges stereotypes through key statistics, highlighting the influence of media and peers on the rise of eating disorders. Advocating for the Health Belief Model, the podcast sheds light on gender biases within treatment facilities, emphasizing the necessity for improved diagnostics. Concluding with a discussion on the historical underrepresentation of men in eating disorder treatment, it underscores positive implications such as reduced stigma and success stories like James', showcasing the transformative power of seeking help.

Video clip: Morning in America Eating Disorders are on the Rise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&source_ve_path=MTI3Mjk5LDI4NjY0LDE2NDUwNg&feature=emb_share&v=q_gS84PvcnA

1 in 4 men: James' eating disorder story

The Health Belief Model

Eating Disorders | SAMHSA

Eating Disorders in College Students | Child Mind Institute

Pills and Pressure is a podcast designed to inform its listeners on the topic of prescription drug abuse among college students. In this podcast, we discuss topics such as why drug abuse is so prevalent, the side effects of misuse, and well as help plans for individuals who are struggling. Also, during this podcast, we will hear from Dr. Erica Phillips, an Associate Director at the Center for the Study of Student Life at the Ohio State University, who will give us more information on the mental and physical stresses associated with drug misuse.

Sources

Misconceptions associated with Adderall abuse: https://www.campusdrugprevention.gov/podcast/prevention-profiles-take-five-dr-erica-phillips-ohio-state-university

Our podcast focuses primarily on preventing musculoskeletal disorders in the United States meatpacking industry. Due to the high meat consumption in America, meatpacking workers are subject to highly intensive labor for long hours and low wages. All of these factors lead to a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders or MSDs among meatpacking workers, especially in the wrists and hands.

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqwnZ4KbiQM

Dive into this podcast that goes through a brief description of postpartum depression. This podcast includes a light-hearted approach that digs deeper into the history and timeline of postpartum depression, as well as the struggles that can accompany this disease. This podcast is beneficial for everyone, not just mommies. We hope you enjoy it!

Sources

Meghan Trainor "Mom Song" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BFEtJR0pBQ

This podcast will explore the various factors that lead to unequal access to nutritious food across the United States. We will discuss concepts like food desserts, food swamps, and who is most impacted by this problem. We will elaborate on historical factors that have led to these circumstances and the current political climate of the problem.

Sources

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3482049/#:~:text=Environmental%20justice%20is%20concerned%20with,food%20outlets%20and%20convenience%20stores

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4880218/

https://www.fns.usda.gov/

https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/43200/31163_efan02016_002.pdf?v=0#:~:text=The%20prevalence%20rate%20of%20food,percent%3B%20see%20table%201).

https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/resources/understanding-health-disparities/food-accessibility-insecurity-and-health-outcomes.html

https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2015/15_0065.htm#:~:text=The%20median%20distance%20to%20sit,0.4%20miles%20to%20grocery%2Fsupermarkets

https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2019/june/us-shoppers-access-to-multiple-food-stores-varies-by-region/

Tackling health systems and how they affect minorities is a complex and challenging topic. Understanding the historical context and current state of public health concerning the Hispanic demographic is crucial to informing recommendations for reducing disparities. This podcast will delve into the history and contemporary challenges Hispanic communities face in accessing healthcare.

Sources

-https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2022/acs/acsbr-012.pdf

-https://www.census.gov/acs/www/methodology/sample-size-and-data-quality/sample-size/

-https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/heart-disease-and-african-americans

We inform the community about how costly cancer treatment is and the effects of not being able to access cancer treatment or medical care because of its high cost.

Our podcast is a guide on how to stay safe while traveling to countries where it is possible to contract malaria. We go into background information, what to prepare, and what to do while abroad.

A podcast dedicated to informing listeners about current events surrounding postpartum depression and recommending ways to be an advocate for maternal health in both your community and the country as a whole.

Sources and Find Out More...

https://postpartumny.org/sharingourstories/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3725295/

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/appi.ps.201300505#:~:text=At%20least%2013%20states%20have,forces%2C%20and%20public%20awareness%20campaigns.

https://www.womenshealth.gov/TalkingPPD

https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/maternal-mortality-on-the-rise#:~:text=Perhaps%20surprisingly%2C%20both%20suicide%20and,Rainford%20says.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-oral-treatment-postpartum-depression

In this episode of Public Health Prose, we take on food insecurity in our community in Athens, Georgia. We discuss what food insecurity is and the percentage of people affected. We even interviewed UGA students to examine their perceptions. Finally, we provide practical ways for students to help solve this issue.

Sources and Find Out More

Reduce Household Food Insecurity and Hunger - NWS‑01 Data https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/reduce-household-food-insecurity-and-hunger-nws-01/data

Food Insecurity In Athens Is A Bigger Issue Than Many Realize

https://gradynewsource.uga.edu/food-insecurity-in-athens-is-a-bigger-issue-than-many-realize/

Banjeree et al.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32748673/

Defintions of Food Security

https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/definitions-of-food-security/

Kirk & Klein

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2859214/#:~:text=The%20cardiometabolic%20syndrome%20represents%20a%20constellation%20of%20metabolic%20abnormalities%20that,in%20those%20without%20the%20syndrome.

Elyaman

http://www.spencerfrye.com/food-insecurity-in-athens/#:~:text=Lasting%20hunger%20and%20food%20insecurity,these%20residences%2C%205%2C300%20are%20children.

With the rise in vape usage amongst young teens in the United States, the prevalence and health risks associated with vaping must be recognized. With nicotine being labeled as an addictive substance comparable to opioids, alcohol, and cocaine, teens need to know the risks and what they can do to fight their addictions. Support and resources are out there and are readily available!

Check Out...

The Real Cost: https://therealcost.betobaccofree.hhs.gov/

The Truth: https://truthinitiative.org/

Smoke-free alternative trade: https://www.sfata.org/

Our podcast raises awareness about the opioid epidemic that is affecting our country. We discuss the structural issues that worsen the opioid epidemic, as well as the ways these barriers are being addressed. We also worked to address how opioid addiction affects not only the individuals afflicted but also their loved ones. We hoped to inform and raise awareness on the issue and how we as a community can help to alleviate and end this epidemic.

Audio source:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXCIyaEGijY

Our podcast informs the public about food insecurity, who it affects, how it can help, and its prevalence at UGA and in Athens.

A public health professional's take on food insecurity: https://youtu.be/QnWhTNv2nbc

Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of Americans every day. Dive into this disease and learn how you can make an impact today!

Sources

PBS news clip: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/congress-tries-to-cap-insulin-costs-as-diabetics-ration-supplies

Our podcast addresses the issue of food insecurity. We talk about the current programs set in place to help and things we can do to improve them.

Sources

https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/advocate/federal-hunger-relief-programs
https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/should-emergency-food-be-the-long-term-solution-to-hunger/
https://www.wscah.org/healthy-food-access/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK206907/#:~:text=Although%20the%20basic%20design%20of,and%20retraction%20over%20the%20years.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7929913/#:~:text=Food%20insecurity%20disproportionately%20affects%20low,income%20households%20experienced%20food%20insecurity.&text=Rates%20of%20depression%2C%20anxiety%2C%20and,among%20adults%20with%20lower%20incomes.
https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/key-statistics-graphics/
https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/2015-2020_Dietary_Guidelines.pdf
https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/food
https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/102076/err-298.pdf

Our podcast looks into the history of HIV/AIDS and how it disproportionately affects women of child-bearing ages and how your race, income, and other factors can impact you. We also look at potential solutions to help reduce the transmission of HIV.

Sources

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/09/23/1124686302/hiv-crashed-her-life-she-found-her-way-back-to-joy-and-spoke-at-the-u-n-this-wee
https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/woman-hiv-real-life-story
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/default.html

In this podcast, we go over the history of vaping, side effects, reasons for vaping, and preventative measures to lessen the amount of those who vape.

Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in both people and food production. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, making infections harder to treat. This can result in worse illness, increased healthcare costs, and even death. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can also spread through food production and contaminate food due to misuse.

Sources

Audio: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/cdc-issues-eye-drop-warning-linked-to-drug-resistant-infections/vi-AA19shy0

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/cdc-issues-eye-drop-warning-linked-to-drug-resistant-infections/vi-AA19shy0
https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2022/01/19/antibiotic-resistance-killed-12-million-people-in-2019-study-finds-a-leading-cause-of-death/?sh=e82a1e739637
https://ubrn.org/the-history-of-antibiotics/#:~:text=Origins%20of%20Antibiotics%20Interestingly%2C%20we%20can%20trace%20back,using%20mold%20and%20plant%20materials%20to%20treat%20infections.
UK Research & Innovation. (2019). A Brief History of Antibiotics . Retrieved 2023, from https://images.firstpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/A-brief-history-of-antibiotics-and-resistance_UK-Research-and-Innovation.jpg.
https://youtu.be/znnp-Ivj2ek
https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/livestock-poultry-producers.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6017557/
https://www.toptenz.net/10-ways-world-change-without-antibiotics.php

In the first half, we explain food insecurity, who it affects, and how it came to be. In the second half, we discuss what is being done to combat this issue.

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jal86J9SgY
https://senatepress.net/bill-to-address-food-insecurity-passes-senate-committee.html#:~:text=ATLANTA%20(March%203%2C%202022),eradicating%20food%20insecurity%20in%20Georgia.

Our podcast outlines the maternal health crisis in America. It examines maternal mortality throughout history, its contributing factors, and solutions we can implement to help eliminate this crisis on a broader spectrum.

Our podcast covers the history of HIV/AIDS and its impact on Black queer men. We also talk about important things like the costs of medication, financial discrimination, and ways to get involved with the cause!

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPO5wausim8

We explore the nutrition levels of school-provided lunches and how improved nutrition levels could impact our youth.

Sources

Encyclopediahttps://www.rwjf.org/en/insights/blog/2015/02/we_must_all_playar.html
https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/exhibition/food-power-and-politics-the-story-of-school-lunch/
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2337&context=etd
https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/docs/default-source/research/cpr/working-papers/wp-203-let-them-eat-lunch.pdf?sfvrsn=efae783d_8#:~:text=Results%20indicate%20that%20increases%20in,0.07%20standard%20deviations%20in%20ELA

A discussion and lesson about the lack of accessibility that differently-abled populations of various ages face throughout the schooling system. This podcast explores a historical timeline to analyze problems that exist today.

Overview

Our podcast focuses on the positive impact of free or discounted school lunches and school lunch programs on growing children in the United States.

Sources

Clip from ted talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfDkDzZ9GsU

Information on National School Lunch Act: https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/exhibition/food-power-and-politics-the-story-of-school-lunch/

Healthy People statistics: https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/data-sources-and-methods/data-sources/food-programs-reporting-system-fprs

In “No Place Like Home: Climate Change and its Consequences,” we will be explaining climate change, the consequences if we do not act now, and ways our audience can contribute to the decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. We want people to realize the severity of this huge threat to our quality of life.

Sources

NBC News clip about Climate Change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxzNYbTslZI

In this podcast, we discuss the current pressing issue of maternal mortality, specifically those that occur postpartum that are not receiving enough of a sense of urgency. We talk about the medical difficulties women are facing, and how a lot of these issues do not arise until past coverage of Medicaid insurance postpartum. We hope to shed light on the different factors that are playing into the increasing MMR of the U.S. and incite the actions needed to make a change.

Sources

commonwealth fund: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/nov/maternal-mortality-maternity-care-us-compared-10-countries#:~:text=17%20percent%20of%20deaths%20occur,one%20and%20six%20weeks%20postpartum

international urogynecology journal: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6795623/

journal of prenatal medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3279173/#

Our podcast's mission is to inform the public about how one's diet when pregnant directly affects their baby and the negative effects of malnutrition for both the mother and the baby. We talk about many different side effects a poor diet when pregnant can lead to and even bring up solutions for this problem such as government intervention.

Sources

"The role of Nutrition in Infant Mortality: A Public Health Perspective", https://asphn.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/The-Roll-of-Nutrition-in-Infant-Mortality-A-Public-Health-Perspective-ASPHN-Brief.pdf

"Predictors of Dietary Quality in Low-Income Pregnant Women: A Path Analysis" :NIH,https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3164915/

"Minerals in Pregnancy and Their Impact on Child Growth and Development":NIH, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7730771/

"6 facts about economic inequality in the U.S.: Pew Research Center", https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/02/07/6-facts-about-economic-inequality-in-the-u-s/

This podcast informs listeners of the opioid epidemic in the United States. It begins with an overview of the opioid epidemic with brief statistics, then uncovers the history of opioid use. It then discusses how to combat the symptoms and ultimately work to fix the problem.

Sources

https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/about-the-epidemic/opioid-crisis-statistics/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/epidemic/index.html#:~:text=The%20first%20wave%20began%20with,overdose%20deaths%20involving%20heroin4.

https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/epidemic/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/overdoseprevention/index.html

Our podcast focuses on the socioeconomic factors that contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, including environment, lifestyle, and access to education. We also emphasize the importance of breast cancer screening and how this can impact health outcomes, as well as what can be done to improve access to breast cancer resources for all socioeconomic levels.

Sources

"Breast Cancer Facts and Statistics": https://www.breastcancer.org/facts-statistics

"Mikaela’s Story: Facing Breast Cancer as a Woman in Her 20s" :https://www.mskcc.org/news/mikaela-s-story-facing-breast-cancer-woman-in-her-20s

"American Cancer Society Recommendations for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer": https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/american-cancer-society-recommendations-for-the-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.html

"Sharp Declines in Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening": https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0630-cancer-screenings.html

"Study Finds Drop in Breast Cancer Screening Rates in Low-Income Communities During the Pandemic": http://pressroom.cancer.org/BCSRinCHC

"Trends in Breast Cancer Screening in a Safety-Net Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic": https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2782761

"Let's Get Real About Food Insecurity" addresses the hard truths of food insecurity in the United States by diving further into the history, who it affects and how, and potential solutions to this important issue.

Sources

Intro of Iker's story: https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/real-stories-of-hunger

Feeding America Hunger Study: https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/impact-of-hunger

Resources for background, statistics, and history:

https://www.wsfb.org/

https://www.hungercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Hunger-in-America-Americas-Second-Harvest.pdf

Resources on policy and government programs discussed by Tiaris:

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/sdoh/2/economic-stability/food-insecurity

https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/wic-works-addressing-the-nutrition-and-health-needs-of-low-income-families#:~:text=There%20is%20some%20indication%2C%20however,by%20at%20least%2020%20percent.

https://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details/?pubid=84335#:~:text=The%20results%20suggest%20that%20receiving,of%20reducing%20food%2Drelated%20hardship.

Welcome to the Disease Detectives podcast, where we discuss HPV and its detrimental effects, which vaccination at the pre-teen age can prevent the disease. As a group of students interested in infectious diseases, we wanted to bring awareness to this STD, which is incurable and causes various cancers. This podcast was created to inform parents/guardians about HPV and strongly suggest vaccination to prevent contraction.

Sources

In this episode, we discuss the rates of STDs among the population aged 50+. There are a lot of health risks associated with STDs for this specific age group and those risks are addressed. Additionally, we discuss some possible solutions to this nationwide issue.

Sources

Sexually Transmitted Infections in Seniors Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlTRERTpokY

In this podcast, we discussed the general idea of misdiagnosis in America, including the various ways that it can appear and factors that could increase someone’s risk of being misdiagnosed, as well as the different causes and possible solutions or mitigation strategies that could be employed.

Sources

Angela Anderson's Story: https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2021/07/02/how-one-womans-story-of-medical-neglect-highlights-the-pervasive-issue-of-racism-in-healthcare/?sh=6488f40a270b

In our podcast, we discuss how socioeconomic status affects an individual’s access to healthcare. Through real-life examples and statistics, we discuss data to further support health disparities. We provide potential solutions by sharing helpful websites, and policies that support health equity.

Sources

https://publichealth.uga.edu/uga-college-of-public-health-launches-health-equity-hub-in-georgia/

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/07/americans-healthcare-medical-costs

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/health-equity/racial-ethnic-disparities/disparities-hospitalization.html

https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-testing-challenges-remain-for-many-urban-rural-communities-11611320400

https://www.govtech.com/em/safety/why-testing-for-coronavirus-in-low-income-neighborhoods-lagged.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1447830/#:~:text=Low%20SES%20is%20an%20important,to%20be%20for%20an%20emergency.

https://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/indicator/2015/09/socioeconomic-status#:~:text=Those%20of%20higher%20SES%20have,fumes%20(APA%2C%202007).

Many college-aged students suffer from major depressive episodes (MDE’s) with lower rates of treatment being reported. Join us as we take you through facts and stats about depression among University-aged students, and hopefully aid your mind to ponder on the how’s and what-ifs of depression.

Sources

Covid-19 News clip: https://youtu.be/4QB00M0cVDE

Solemn Music: https://youtu.be/ZyI08GNEimc

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3539842/

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/college

https://www.tapartnership.org/locations/Georgia.htm

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3788673/#:~:text=This%20is%20consistent%20with%20other,thoughts%20in%20the%20previous%20 year

This podcast highlights the risk chickenpox poses on pregnant women and their babies, which are often unrecognized in society. We inform the public on this issue by providing a background of the virus, signs and symptoms, health risks for pregnant women and their child, and possible solutions to this issue.

Sources

Chickenpox outbreak control: CDC, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi4hbvH_633AhU2QjABHSgHBEcQFnoECBEQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fchickenpox%2Foutbreaks%2Fmanual.html&usg=AOvVaw3nvXVPvEcGtGEXdT4R_xny

Chickenpox symptoms: Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chickenpox/symptoms-causes/syc-20351282

About chickenpox: CDC, https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/index.html

Chickenpox (Varicella) and pregnancy: Stanford Children's, https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=varicella-and-pregnancy-90-P02161

Walton, KY chickenpox lawsuit: WHAS11, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjw4Orv_633AhV0SjABHZCuDYsQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whas11.com%2Farticle%2Fnews%2Funvaccinated-northern-ky-student-banned-from-school-over-chicken-pox-is-suing-health-dept%2F417-526af89d-5a54-432e-a19a-d804ce1990b4&usg=AOvVaw1Wtfg9zPh8yacpE0Ko2SBE

This podcast highlights the struggle many Americans face today with the pharmaceutical industry and the increasing prices of necessary medications. Specifically, we are focusing on diabetes and how insulin prices are affecting the ability of Americans to get this necessary treatment. In this podcast, our goal is to facilitate a discussion on pharmaceutical affordability, raise awareness, and provide possible solutions for this major public health issue!

Sources

“Statistics about Diabetes | ADA.” Diabetes.org, 2019, www.diabetes.org/about-us/statistics/about-diabetes.

“How Big Pharma Reaps Profits While Hurting Everyday Americans.” Center for American Progress, 30 Aug. 2019, www.americanprogress.org/article/big-pharma-reaps-profits-hurting-everyday-americans/.

“The Pharmaceutical Industry, Institutional Corruption, and Public Health.” Harvard.edu, 2012, ethics.harvard.edu/pharmaceutical-industry-institutional-corruption-and-public -health.“Trends in Income and Wealth Inequality.” Pew Research Center’s Social & Demographic Trends Project, Pew Research Center’s Social & Demographic Trends Project, 9 Jan. 2020, www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/01/09/trends-in-income-and-wealth-inequality/.

Our podcast discusses topics surrounding mothers and the complications that come before, during, and after pregnancy. Maternal care, maternal instincts, maternal mortality, and the happiness and joy that comes with being a mother are some of the topics.

"A Damaged Mind" addresses the often overlooked and underestimated toll a blunt head trauma can have on an individual's health. This podcast focuses on high school athletes and their specific vulnerability to head injuries from contact sports.

Sources

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK185338/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1069089/

https://youtu.be/nrP-AP-Yz

https://www.10news.com/longform/san-diego-teen-moves-on-from-life-changing-football-injury

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160AB2007

https://www.cdc.gov/TraumaticBrainInjury/index.html

Mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression are on the rise among college-aged students resulting from a combination of factors over the past years. These upward trends are alarming and urgently need addressing. In this podcast, we'll shed light on the contributing factors to this rise in mental illness and ways you can advocate for and improve your own mental health.

Sources

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8062254/

https://sph.umich.edu/news/2021posts/anxiety-depression-reached-record-levels-among-college-students-fall-2020.html

http://osuwmc.multimedia-newsroom.com/preview.php?previewpath=http://msnewsroommedia.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/mcp/osuwmc/2021/studentmentalhealth/1-Documents/01-Press_Release/studentmentalhealthPR2.pdf

We discuss the importance of fluoridated drinking water and the positive impact it has on oral health. We also analyze the unequal distribution of dental care based upon SES. Lastly, we discuss policies that should be enacted to increase the fluoridation of water in our communities so that every American can stride with a healthy smile!

Sources

-We used these 2 sources from the CDC quite a bit, as they did a good job at discussing fluoridation and its importance.

https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/faqs/public-service-recommendations.html

We also used this article quite a bit because it specifically discussed each social determinant of health, and hence provided amazing information explaining why those of lower SES have worse dental decay.

https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1116&context=university_honors_program

The purpose of this podcast is to analyze the rising numbers of type two diabetes in children. With a focus on primary prevention, ways to keep children from becoming overweight and have healthy lifestyles are discussed.

Sources

ChildrensMedical. (2008, June 13). Type 2 diabetes in children. YouTube. Retrieved April 24, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlzLSbAGMqA

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, August 10). Prevent type 2 diabetes in Kids. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved April 21, 2022, from https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevent-type-2/type-2-kids.html

Stanford Children's health. Stanford Children's Health - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

Stanford. (n.d.). Retrieved April 21, 2022, from https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=type-2-diabetes-in-children-90-P01978

Dowshen, S. (Ed.). (2018, February). Diabetes: Dealing with feelings (for parents)

KidsHealth. Retrieved April 21, 2022, from https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/feelings-diabetes.html

Human action is causing an increase in global temperatures. Because of this, vectors, or pests carrying human disease, will be more prevalent, specifically in the United States. Increased vector prevalence will lead to an increased number of deaths due to infectious diseases. While this all seems very grim, human action can be taken to slow the effects of global warming. These actions can include voting for leaders that support legislation, regulating large impacts on the climate, writing to your representatives, letting others around you know about the impact their habits have on the Earth, or making small habit changes at home.

Sources

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/vectorborne/climate.html

https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PgccVMIXFE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvqdGRlm00c

https://youtu.be/qcAz2ExhwVk

https://www.terminix.com/mosquitoes/season/

https://earth.stanford.edu/news/how-does-climate-change-affect-disease#gs.rmofeb

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/climate-change-and-health

https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-global-tem perature#:~:text=Earth's%20temperature%20has%20risen%20by,land%20areas%20wer e%20record%20warm

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/climate-change-and-health

Our podcast focuses on diseases of poverty and how they disproportionally affect low income countries. We use measles as an example to demonstrate this and also encourage our audience to become informed on this topic and we provide ways they can help.

Sources

Beginning news clip on measles: https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/measles/data/global-measles-outbreaks.html

https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/history.html

https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/health

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/immunization-coverage

This podcast includes information to inform the general public about the health disparities affecting pregnant, minority women. There is a concerning rate of maternal death specific to the United States compared to other countries. This podcast will offer information about the issue and offer solutions involving education around resources and policies that could help decrease this disparity.

Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality-2021/maternal-mortality-2021.htm

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/investigations/wife-died-giving-birth-change-laws-to-protect-more-women-pregnancy-related-deaths/2395401/

https://www.glamour.com/story/black-women-whove-died-in-childbirth-wont-be-forgotten\

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality-2021/maternal-mortality-2021.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/maternal-mortality/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternal-mortality/index.html

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2021/nov/policies-reducing-maternal-morbidity-mortality-enhancing-equity

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7377107/

https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/maternal-mortality/index.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8020556/

https://www.who.int/news/item/19-09-2019-maternal-deaths-decline-slowly-with-vast-inequalities-worldwide

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/maternal-mortality

Essentially, our podcast discusses the problems of malnutrition, hunger, and obesity in Africa. While many people have likely heard about these problems, we believe they are not talked about and discussed frequently enough. The purpose of this podcast is to both raise awareness and encourage donations in order to stop these problems from occurring anymore.

Sources

https://www.afro.who.int/news/strategic-plan-reduce-malnutrition-africa-adopted-who-member-states#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20undernourished%20people,million%20due%20to%20population%20growth.

https://www.worldhunger.org/africa-hunger-poverty-facts-2018/#:~:text=Approximately%2027.4%25%20of%20the%20population,%25%20(FAO%2C%202017).

https://www.un.org/en/chronicle/article/feeding-hungry-africa-not-all-lost

https://globalnutritionreport.org/resources/nutrition-profiles/africa/

https://www.worldvision.org/hunger-news-stories/africa-hunger-famine-facts#:~:text=One%20in%20five%20people%20%E2%80%94%2021,more%20people%20compared%20with%202019.

https://www.afro.who.int/news/whos-africa-nutrition-report-highlights-increase-malnutrition-africa

https://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/nutrition

https://www.afro.who.int/news/strategic-plan-reduce-malnutrition-africa-adopted-who-member-states

The format of this podcast is a health podcast host interviewing the podcast’s resident source for heath in the elderly. In this podcast, we will give information about and state the importance of vitamin intake for the elderly population as well as discuss potential health outcomes.

Sources

'-CDC Report:

“Hip Fractures among Older Adults.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20 Sept. 2016, https://www.cdc.gov/falls/hip-fractures.html.

-New Clip:

Global Medical News Network. “Mortality Risk Doubles in Year After Hip Fracture.” YouTube, uploaded by MDedge: news and insights for busy physicians, 23 Sept 2011, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4NVzsJ-kCs.

-Vitamin mg's and info:

“Vitamins and Minerals for Older Adults.” National Institute on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1 Jan. 2021, https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/vitamins-and-minerals-older-adults.

BMC Geriatric Journal on fragility incidence rate:

Lorenzo-López, Laura, et al. “Nutritional Determinants of Frailty in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.” BMC Geriatrics, vol. 17, no. 1, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-017-0496-2.

-Malnutrition in the elderly:

Evans, Carol. “Malnutrition in the Elderly: A Multifactorial Failure to Thrive.” The Permanente Journal, The Permanente Journal, 2005, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3396084/#:~:text=The%20incidence%20of%20malnutrition%20ranges,60%25%20among%20institutionalized%20older%20adults.

Throughout public health and society, elderly abuse is swept under the rug and rarely mentioned in the news. Elderly abuse has a great effect on society as many families have to make hard decisions about how to best handle the living conditions and care of parents, grandparents, and even great grandparents. These people often have cognitive and physical impairments that have caused them to require specialized care that their families are not equipped to provide alone. While there isn’t a clear solution, our goal is to highlight the signs of elderly abuse while also bringing awareness to this overlooked epidemic.

Sources

https://www.nursinghomeabuse.org/nursing-home-abuse/statistics/

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/elder-abuse

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/infographics/spotting-signs-elder-abuse

https://www.merriam-webster.com/abuse

https://www.ncoa.org/article/get-the-facts-on-elder-abuse

This podcast is aimed to outline the effects of poor nutrition in America. We will be specifically looking at the prevalence of poor nutrition in impoverished and underserved communities and some factors that contribute to that. Furthermore, we will be connecting the growing rates of obesity in America and how those rates correlate to underserved communities.

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMcab1MFaLc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz2Gi8nHdgo

Our podcast is aimed to bring sexual assault awareness to college campuses. We acknowledge that it could happen to anyone, male or female, but mainly focus on females at the University of Georgia, as we are female UGA students. We address the statistics and share our own personal stories. We follow up with ways that we can help prevent this in the future and ways students can stay safe now.

Sources

RAINN Statistic: RAINN, https://www.rainn.org/statistics/victims-sexual-violence

Red and Black article: The Red and Black, https://www.redandblack.com/uganews/update-suspect-in-assault-on-uga-campus-arrested/article_42f8b4c4-1895-11ec-92e0-5f8dae286636.html

Statistic: CDC, https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss6308a1.htm

Our podcast will raise awareness of how common sexual assault is among college campuses. Throughout this podcast, we raise awareness of people and places that survivors can talk to and visit for help. Also, within this podcast, we added information to help guide the audience and potential survivors to listen about how speaking up can benefit their mental health.

Sources

https://www.rainn.org/statistics/campus-sexual-violence

Where most of the statistics have come from regarding the prevalence of sexual assault

https://www.redandblack.com/uganews/uga-invests-additional-8-5-million-in-safety/article_a49ccbca-380c-11ec-b07e-377f09b0fb16.html

UGA's incentive to have a safer campus

https://www.fiverr.com/categories/music-audio/jingles-intros

Intro and outro podcast jingle

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2021-09-24/sexual-assault-cases-spur-protests-on-campuses-across-us

Regarding anecdote about sexual assault in fraternities around the United States

https://www.kmdlaw.com/blog/2021/july/why-sexual-assault-survivors-are-afraid-to-speak/

A source discussing why sexual assault victims may be scared to speak about what they faced

https://uppbeat.io/browse/music/easygoing

Porn addiction is an extremely prevalent issue within society today. It has been proven to affect younger populations negatively. In this podcast, we will be discussing the dangers of porn addiction and providing resources to help negate it amongst young people.

Sources

https://www.psychguides.com/behavioral-disorders/porn-addiction/

https://enough.org/stats_porn_industry

https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/routledg/usac/2013/00000020/00000004/art00006?crawler=true

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6751001/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19862768/

http://www.ricadv.org/en/326-teen-center/dating-101-teen-center/facts-and-stats/fact-sheets/1072-fact-sheet-domestic-violence-and-revenge-porn

https://www.healthline.com/health/nofap-benefits#research

In our podcast, we discuss the prevalence of cervical cancer, mainly HPV, and talk about how cancer develops while also providing ways for treatment and screening for cancer as a means of secondary prevention.

Our podcast brings attention to the deterioration of the quality of life among older adults. Many factors play a part in decreasing the quality of life that is not discussed often. Upon listening to the podcast, listeners will feel encouraged to help prevent this decline.

Sources

Elderly talking about aging clip: Camellia Place-Assisted Living and Memory Care, Joanna Ihnot and Dot Higgins

Gerontology interview with Dr. Sarah Saint Hamilton, Clinical Assistant Professor of Gerontology at UGA

Milanović, Z., et al. “Age-Related Decrease in Physical Activity and Functional Fitness among Elderly Men and Women.” Clinical interventions in aging. Dove Medical Press, 2013. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3665513/

Weuve, J. (2004). Physical Activity, Including Walking, and Cognitive Function in Older Women. JAMA, 292(12), 1454. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.292.12.1454

This podcast discusses the consequences, causes, and solutions for childhood obesity. We delve into the different government programs that have been implemented to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity in America.

Our podcast focuses on how Covid-19 has impacted the United States by evaluating current and previous cases along with vaccination rates. We discuss how the economy has been affected, debunking the myths about the Covid-19 vaccines and the science behind the vaccine.

Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/distributing/steps-ensure-safety.html

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/how-fluvaccine-made.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html#:~:text=No.%20COVID%2D19,DNA%20in%20any%20way

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/covid-19-vaccines

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/mrna.html

https://www.pnas.org/content/117/30/17656

https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/03/heres-everything-congress-has-done-to-respond-to-the-coronavirus-so-far

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7037e1.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-data/covidview/index.html

The Opioid Epidemic explores the growing opioid crisis in the United States, highlighting personal and societal impacts. We hope to educate listeners on the problem and encourage them to enact change!

Sources

State Attorneys General Reach A $26 Billion National Opioid Settlement : NPR: https://www.npr.org/2021/07/21/1018881195/state-attorneys-general-26-billion-opioid-settlement

The High Price of the Opioid Crisis, 2021 | The Pew Charitable Trusts (pewtrusts.org):

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/data-visualizations/2021/the-high-price-of-the-opioid-crisis-2021

2020 Fatality Data Show Increased Traffic Fatalities During Pandemic | NHTSA:

https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/2020-fatality-data-show-increased-traffic-fatalities-during-pandemic

Products - Vital Statistics Rapid Release - Provisional Drug Overdose Data (cdc.gov):

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm

In this episode of Healthcare in America: High Spending Low Outcomes, we will educate and inform college students about health care spending in the United States, intending to persuade students to take action by learning about and encouraging policy changes within the state government.

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kll-yYQwmuM

The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care by T.R. Reid

https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/health-spending-u-s-compare-countries/#item-spendingcomparison_health-consumption-expenditures-per-capita-2019

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/jan/us-health-care-global-perspective-2019

https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343%2809%2901115-2/fulltext

https://www.americashealthrankings.org/learn/reports/2019-annual-report/international-comparison

https://www.statista.com/topics/4553/college-student-health-in-the-us/

https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/NationalHealthExpendData/NHE-Fact-Sheet

https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/what-drives-health-spending-in-the-u-s-compared-to-other-countries/

Our podcast tackles the issue of unequal access to healthcare and resources for people with disabilities. This podcast aims to raise awareness and present possible solutions to the inequalities that people with disabilities face regarding access to health services.

Sources

Oregon Disability Rights: NPR https://www.npr.org/2020/12/21/946292119/oregon-hospitals-didnt-have-shortages-so-why-were-disabled-people-denied-care

Disability Employment Stats: CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability-barriers.html

History of Disability RIghts: Timeline of Disability Rights | Resources | Accessibility.com

Models of Disability: Social Model vs Medical Model of disability - disabilitynottinghamshire.org.uk

Disability Infrastructure: New infrastructure funding to expand access to transit for disabled (msn.com)

Ableism: Ableism - NCCJ

Ableism: Autistic Hoya — A blog by Lydia X. Z. Brown: Ableism/Language

Ableism: Ableism 101 - What is Ableism? What Does it Look Like? (accessliving.org)

American Disability Act Facts: https://adata.org/factsheet/health-care-and-ada

Definition of Disabled: Merriam-Webster https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disabled

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms: Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20360490?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=abstract&utm_content=Chronic-fatigue-syndrome&utm_campaign=Knowledge-panel

Disability in America Stats: CDC https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0816-disability.html

Inhibitors of Disability Healthcare: CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/hcp.html

This podcast discusses food insecurity, the people affected by it, and its impact on health. We also highlight how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this lack of access to sufficient and nutritious food.

Sources

COVID-19 News clip, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc-T7cGVVnA

We discuss the reality of food insecurity in the local area and factors that add to the problem rather than help it. We also hope to encourage members of the student body and the Athens community to donate their time and money towards helping increase the food security of disadvantaged or people in need.

Sources

https://gradynewsource.uga.edu/food-insecurity-in-athens-is-a-bigger-issue-than-many-realize/

https://www.redandblack.com/athensnews/athens-next-generation-a-closer-look-at-the-obstacles-opportunities-for-low-income-children/article_51d0fd00-3dea-11e8-95ef-4f416e174339.html

This podcast intends to be a call to action for increased access to fresh and nutritious foods in neighborhoods experiencing Food Deserts. We discuss food deserts by defining what they are, who they affect, and the consequences on human health, and introducing solution ideas.

Sources

What does a food desert look like? (urban vs rural): https://www.ksby.com/lifestyle/urban-farmer-in-kansas-city-aims-to-find-solutions-to-food-deserts

Correlation to Chronic Disease (ie. cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5810926/)

Solutions-

Government Involvement: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/fmpp

Community Outreach: https://www.abc27.com/news/local/no-transportation-in-a-food-desert-steelton-residents-helping-others-get-to-grocery-store/

Bus Stop Farmers Markets: https://modernfarmer.com/2016/02/bus-stop-farmers-markets/

We want people to understand the effects of agriculture on the world's climate and the health of the people who live on it. We hope to inform farmers and policymakers on the dangers of the current agriculture practices and possible solutions to this problem.

Sources

Ebi, K. L., & Loladze, I. (2019, July). Elevated atmospheric CO2 concentrations and climate change will affect our food's quality and quantity. Define_me. Retrieved November 10, 2021, from https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(19)30108-1/fulltext

Joko, T., Anggoro, S., Sunoko, H. R., & Rachmawati, S. (2017). Pesticides Usage in the Soil Quality Degradation Potential in Wanasari Subdistrict, Brebes, Indonesia. Applied & Environmental Soil Science, 1–7

Guardian News and Media. (2014, June 23). Insecticides put world food supplies at risk, say scientists. The Guardian. Retrieved December 1, 2021, from https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jun/24/insecticides-world-food-supplies-risk

Agricultural Pesticide Use Trends in Manitoba by Janna L ... (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2021, from https://mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca/bitstream/handle/1993/8861/wilson_janna.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Our group leads a targeted exploration of the current disparity in American tap water consumption along racial and ethnic lines, a phenomenon from which clear differences in community health outcomes have arisen. We provide facts about the benefits of fluoridated water to encourage closing this gap.

Sources

Resources Defense Council, “Flint Water Crisis: Everything You Need to Know”, https://www.nrdc.org/stories/flint-water-crisis-everything-you-need-know

NHANES, “Examining Recent Trends in the Racial Disparity Gap in Tap Water Consumption: NHANES 2011–2018”, https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.04.06.21255016

American Dental Association, “Fluoridation Facts”, https://www.ada.org/resources/community-initiatives/fluoridation/fluoridation-facts

Global Water Intelligence, “Survey: What people think about water”, https://www.globalwaterintel.com/sponsored-content/survey-what-people-think-about-water-kemira

Fluoride Alert, “Communities Which Have Rejected Fluoridation Since 1990”, https://fluoridealert.org/content/communities/

American Journal of Preventative Medicine, “Blood Lead Levels and Dental Caries in U.S. Children Who Do Not Drink Tap Water”, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2017.09.004

My Dental Clinic, “The Conspiracy Theories and Facts of Fluoride”, https://mydentalclinic.ca/fluoride-treatment/the-conspiracy-theories-and-facts-of-fluoride/

CDC, “Community Water Fluoridation”, https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Ffluoridation%2Findex.htm

The Conversation, “Nearly 60 million Americans don’t drink their tap water, research suggests – here’s why that’s a public health problem”, https://theconversation.com/nearly-60-million-americans-dont-drink-their-tap-water-research-suggests-heres-why-thats-a-public-health-problem-158483

Water Quality and Health Council, “Public Perception and Trust of U.S. Drinking Water Quality”, https://waterandhealth.org/safe-drinking-water/drinking-water/public-perception-and-trust-of-u-s-drinking-water-quality

NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, “Dental Caries (Tooth Decay) in Adults (Age 20 to 64)”, https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/research/data-statistics/dental-caries/adults

WIRES Water, “The toll of household water insecurity on health and human biology: Current understandings and future directions”, https://doi.org/10.1002/wat2.1468

AGU, “In-Home Tap Water Consumption Trends Changed Among U.S. Children, but Not Adults, Between 2007 and 2016”, https://doi.org/10.1029/2020WR027657

Oral Health, “Dental Remineralization: Simplified”, https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/dental-remineralization-simplified/

Healthline, “Is Bottled or Tap Water Better for Your Health?”, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/tap-water-vs-bottled-water#bottled

Healthline, “Tooth Cavities”, https://www.healthline.com/find-care/articles/dentists/tooth-cavities#prevention

Healthline, “What is Fluoride, and Is It Safe?”, https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-fluoride

No Place to Call Home podcast addresses what stateless people are, the stateless population that is most affected (Kurds), and the impact being stateless has on the Kurds (they have poor mental health). Then, how we, as U.S. citizens, could help the Kurds and the efforts that have been made to help the Kurds.

Sources

https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/52a983124.pdf

https://history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/people-groups-with-no-homelands.htm

https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-020-03002-3

https://www.csis.org/npfp/mind-gap-why-mental-health-care-matters-rebuilding-syria

https://www.state.gov/other-policy-issues/statelessness/

https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/52a983124.pdf

The goal is to introduce the topic of HIV to those that are at risk, particularly young people, male homosexuals, and anyone sexually active. We want the audience to understand how HIV is transmitted and what they can do if they contract HIV.

The Vape Smoke Detectors is a podcast with the goal of hosting conversations about the vape industry that are often overlooked. We want to bring awareness to the dangers young people face from vaping products, including nicotine-free ones. We also want to shine a light on how these large brands mislead consumers and avoid falling for these tactics.

Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/10/24/18013222/vitamin-vaping-breathe-b12-monq

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6336045/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32108086/

This podcast explores the current food insecurity situation through a focus on central African communities. It discusses the dangers of malnutrition, the impact of COVID-19 on the effects of pre-existing food shortage challenges, and actions that can be taken to aid in battling hunger worldwide.

Sources

Article on food insecurity in Africa, where a young girl named Evelyn details her experience: https://www.worldvision.org/hunger-news-stories/racing-against-hunger-east-africa

FAO article describing food insecurity: https://www.fao.org/hunger/en/

UNICEF article describing child malnutrition: https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/acute-malnutrition-threatens-half-children-under-five-yemen-2021-un

FAO article with statistics on number of individuals facing food insecurity and hunger: https://www.fao.org/state-of-food-security-nutrition

Feeding America article of statistics of food insecurity in the US: https://www.feedingamerica.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/National%20Projections%20Brief_3.9.2021_0.pdf

Global Hunger Index article detailing trends: https://www.globalhungerindex.org/trends.html

Article on vulnerable communities: https://enuf.org.uk/vulnerability-food-insecurity

Article on food shortages: https://www.worldvision.org/hunger-news-stories/africa-hunger-famine-facts

WFP article on Central African Republic: https://www.wfp.org/news/half-population-central-african-republic-grip-dire-food-insecurity-emergency-un-warns

Data on Food Prices and Poverty: https://data.humdata.org/dataset/wfp-food-prices-for-central-african-republic

Article on Nutrition and COVID-19: https://theconversation.com/poor-nutrition-changes-the-way-a-body-fights-infection-this-might-protect-against-severe-covid-19-160266

Article on Health Effects of Food Insecurity: https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2015.0645

Article detailing study by National Cancer Institute on food insecurity of children: https://www.shfb.org/impact/blog/new-study-food-insecurity-effects

Article on actions being done by global organizations to decrease food insecurity: https://foodinsight.org/food-security-102-what-is-being-done-to-reduce-global-food-insecurity/

FAO article on food wastage -https://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/203149/icode/

News Article describing proportion of food insecurity in households: https://www.uctv.tv/shows/Food-Insecurity-and-Chronic-Disease-32941

Article on Hunger in East Africa: https://www.worldvision.org/hunger-news-stories/racing-against-hunger-east-africa

The podcast is about Vitamin A deficiency and how it typically gets overlooked. Due to the lack of recognition of this deficiency, not many know the negative and dangerous effects on mothers and children.

Sources

Miller, M., Humphrey, J., Johnson, E., Marinda, E., Brookmeyer, R., & Katz, J. (2002). Why do children become vitamin A deficient?. The Journal of nutrition, 132(9 Suppl), 2867S–2880S. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/132.9.2867S

National Institute of Health. (2021). Vitamin A. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-Consumer/

National Library of Medicine. (2020). Vitamin A Deficiency and Child Survival in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Reappraisal of Challenges and Opportunities. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16465981/

Sanjoaquin, M. A., & Molyneux, M. E. (2009). Malaria and vitamin A deficiency in African children: a vicious circle?. Malaria journal, 8, 134. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-8-134

Stevens, G. A., Bennett, J. E., Hennocq, Q., Lu, Y., De-Regil, L. M., & Rogers, L. (n.d.). Trends and mortality effects of vitamin A deficiency in children in 138 low-income and middle-income countries between 1991 and 2013: a pooled analysis of population-based surveys. Define_me. Retrieved October 24, 2021, from https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(15)00039-X/fulltext.

Rucker, R. B. (2006). Handbook of Vitamins. CRC Press.

Wagt, A. de. (n.d.). Vitamin A deficiency control programs in eastern and Southern Africa: A UNICEF perspective - arjan de wagt, 2001. SAGE Journals. Retrieved October 24, 2021, from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/156482650102200402.

Vitamin A. The Nutrition Source. (2019, July 2). Retrieved November 5, 2021, from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-a/.

Wirth, J. P., Petry, N., Tanumihardjo, S. A., Rogers, L. M., McLean, E., Greig, A., Garrett, G. S., Klemm, R. D., & Rohner, F. (2017). Vitamin A Supplementation Programs and Country-Level Evidence of Vitamin A Deficiency. Nutrients, 9(3), 190. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9030190

Vicious Vapers discusses the harmful effects of vaping on young adults, both in high school and college. During this episode, we discuss the background of vaping, the side effects, ways to quit vaping, and current events of vaping in the news.

Sources

CBC News, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al92rZ8kGJY

NBC News, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al92rZ8kGJY

ABC News, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIyzUVfJpN4; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC03WUENy54

Obesity is a serious condition that affects millions of people across all races, socio-economic statuses, religions, and states. This podcast focuses on the severity of the obesity epidemic within the United States. Possible solutions to minimize the epidemic are highlighted, such as nutritional education and physical activity, government relief, and mandating the MyPlate rules.

Sources

ABC News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RePwFYlU9iM

CDC obesity statistics: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity-adult-17-18/obesity-adult.htm

CDC obesity statistics: https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

The goal of our campaign is to spread awareness of air pollution’s negative effects on individual and worldly health to people of all ages, specifically focusing on new drivers in the United States. Our plan of action focuses on educating the public specifically on the detrimental effects of vehicular carbon emissions on air quality. These gases, when concentrated, can affect not only the environment but also lower overall community health.

Sources

Audio clip used in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9m9WDxmSN8

Other sources used to gather information:

https://www.nrdc.org/onearth/speed-sweet-spot#:~:text=The%20numbers%20are%20dramatic.,amount%20rises%20to%201.2%20pounds

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyplaces/publications/ajpm_beccandhealth2008.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kns0JtoH0Sw

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-34324772

https://www.statista.com/statistics/281134/number-of-vehicles-in-use-worldwide/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3910024/

https://climatechangeconnection.org/impacts/health-impacts/respiratory-issues/

https://www.epa.gov/sciencematters/linking-air-pollution-and-heart-disease

https://www.c2es.org/content/carbon-tax-basics/

The Food Fighters podcast is about bringing awareness to food deserts, specifically in Athens, GA. Our target audience is UGA students and faculty, who can help advocate for policy changes such that food markets are accessible to all populations, especially people with lower socioeconomic status.

Sources

Nutrition Source, CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/nutrition.htm

Chronic Disease Stats, IFM: https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/food-insecurity-chronic-disease/

Food Deserts in ACC, Red and Black: https://www.redandblack.com/opinion/opinion-you-should-care-about-food-deserts-in-athens/article_5f88bef8-8752-11e9-bf5b-4792c4a741e3.html

Food Desert statistics, USDA: https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-us/key-statistics-graphics/

Nutrition/diet source, MyPlate: https://www.myplate.gov/

Senate panel targets Georgia’s food deserts, AJC: https://www.ajc.com/politics/senate-panel-targets-georgias-food-deserts/VCCMVQAHTBASPFXXL6O7R3WKYQ/

Athens farmers market helps combat local food deserts; digitalstorytelling.uga.edu https://digitalstorytelling.uga.edu/2018/12/04/athens-farmers-market-helps-combat-local-food-desert/

The socio-economic significance of food deserts, PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/the-socio-economic-significance-of-food-deserts

Our podcast discusses the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and brings awareness to the struggles beyond our country's borders. It informs people of the impact this virus has outside of the United States and throughout our world. We also provide statistics to give the audience real-life examples and exact numbers to stress the severity. The podcast also discusses the management of covid resources within countries of varying socioeconomic statuses and geographical reasons. It also includes real-life examples and stories to add emotional factors for listeners.

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N23xJidPMeQ

Experiences of minoritized, marginalized physicians in the U.S. during COVID-19 | American Medical Association

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/patient-stories/elsa-reyes-amaya.html

https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/mortality

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/herd-immunity-and-coronavirus/art-20486808

https://www.apmresearchlab.org/covid/deaths-by-race

https://ourworldindata.org/covid-vaccinations?country=OWID_WRL

Our podcast discusses how indoor air pollution can cause serious, even fatal health effects. It focuses on the prevalence of indoor pollutants in low-income communities and what can be done to bring awareness to these issues.

Sources

https://ourworldindata.org/indoor-air-pollution

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/household-air-pollution-and-health

https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/introduction-indoor-air-quality

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1447157/

https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/indoor-air-pollution/about-indoor-air-pollution

This podcast will discuss the ins and outs of food insecurity in Athens through the retrospective lens of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resulting health concerns are addressed through the study of epigenetics, and solutions to the food insecurity problem are explored.

Sources

https://map.feedingamerica.org/county/2017/child/georgia/county/clarke

https://gradynewsource.uga.edu/food-insecurity-in-athens-is-a-bigger-issue-than-many-realize/

https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility

https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/temporary-assistance-needy-families

https://sustainability.uga.edu/stories/food-insecurity-poverty-and-covid/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReCvreRPdeY

In our podcast, we discuss the prevalence of food insecurity in Athens. We go over the causes of food insecurity, the negative implications that come with it, and how food insecurity can be reduced. Several ways in which UGA students can help fight food insecurity are provided in the recording, and we made sure to emphasize the importance of addressing the issues causing it.

Sources

https://hungerandhealth.feedingamerica.org/understand-food-insecurity/

https://map.feedingamerica.org/county/2017/overall/georgia

https://gradynewsource.uga.edu/food-insecurity-in-athens-is-a-bigger-issue-than-many-realize/

https://sustainability.uga.edu/stories/food-insecurity-poverty-and-covid/

https://www.aecf.org/blog/exploring-americas-food-deserts

https://www.insightintodiversity.com/povertys-long-lasting-effects-on-students-education-and-success/

https://foodbanknega.org/services/

https://www.accaging.org/services/meals/meals-on-wheels/

https://www.spencerfrye.com/food-insecurity-in-athens/

Our podcast dealt with increasing awareness of how stress can negatively impact college students and provide strategies to manage it positively. We also discussed ways to find resources that students can utilize to help with their mental health.

Sources

ABC News clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BY6dG8ctbQ

Articles referenced:

https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-021-00598-3
https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/what-is-stress
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11874-stress
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07448481.2021.1920954

For this episode, we want to encourage safe sexual experiences among adolescents. We will be discussing the relationship between contraceptive use, the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in teenagers, and solutions to these public health issues.

Our podcast focuses on food insecurity in Athens Clarke County, a much-overlooked topic in our community. The goal of our podcast is to inform listeners about what food insecurity is, its prevalence in our local community, and provide various means of action for them to get involved.

Sources

Video clip of Hilary Seligman, MD: https://youtu.be/yLyHburNtu0

Music clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWAP7fIwGnI

Although there are standards set to ensure safe drinking water, they are not always effective. Lead contamination in water has become a major issue, and we are working to provide the public with crucial information on the contamination as well as ways to resolve the issue.

Sources

Lead in Drinking Water News Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUE1Vh9u6js

Water Sound: https://www.freesoundslibrary.com/tap-water-sound/#google_vignette

This podcast centers around the high insulin pricing that is affecting millions of Americans today. We discuss a group member's personal family struggle with purchasing insulin, a general overview of diabetes, price gouging, and the pharmaceutical industry's role. Finally, we discuss ways the listeners can get involved.

Sources

American Diabetes Association (statistics): https://www.diabetes.org/resources/statistics/statistics-about-diabetes

Mayo Clinic: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/high-cost-of-insulin-has-life-or-death-implications-for-diabetic-patients/

JAMA Internal Medicine Journal: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6583414/

ADA Insulin Affordability Article: https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/41/6/1299

CNN Insulin Implications Article: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/high-cost-of-insulin-has-life-or-death-implications-for-diabetic-patients/

This podcast seeks to highlight the severity of Tuberculosis in India. In this podcast, we will provide some solutions to help eradicate TB and we will also bring awareness to this topic since people in the US are generally uneducated about this infectious disease.

Sources

www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/solutions-initiative/stories/mdrtb-in-india.html

www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/drtb/default.htm

tbfacts.org/bcg-vaccine

www.who.int/teams/global-tuberculosis-programme/tb-reports

We the benefits of choosing to get vaccinated and the benefits of choosing to vaccinate your children. We also discuss the history or vaccines and how getting vaccinated is important today.

Sources

https://youtu.be/Ebwy5Ddf5as

Our main goal is to raise awareness of the dangers of alcoholism and binge drinking in college students. We want to encourage students to drink alcohol responsibly. We will talk about the short-term health risks and several long-term risks, which will help students get a better understanding of just how detrimental alcohol can be to overall health and wellbeing.

Sources

Alcohol Poisoning video: https://www.voanews.com/episode/stressed-out-students-turn-alcohol-4014576

Our podcast is about food deserts, their causes, different types by population, how they are studied, and related health outcomes. We also explain some solutions to the problem of food deserts.

Our podcast is intended to serve as an educational piece surrounding the implications of heart disease. We touched on risk factors, preventative measures, national statistics, history, and more, hoping to encourage all to prioritize heart health and overall just leave our audience more knowledgable on the issue.

Sources

Heart disease info clip: Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/symptoms-causes/syc-20373106

Heart disease stats, CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm

Historical princess info https://www.acc.org/about-acc/press-releases/2011/04/05/16/22/mummies

Political policies info https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/643/text

Heart coalition https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/advocate/federal-priorities/heart-and-stroke-coalitions/congressional-heart-and-stroke-coalition

Heart disease and geographic patterns https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4836838/

Covid-19 info https://www.acc.org/about-acc/press-releases/2020/10/19/18/15/journal-series-gives-in-depth-look-at-covid19s-impact-on-the-heart

Jump Rope for Heart https://resources.heartfoundation.org.au/jump-rope-for-heart/frequently-asked-questions#:~:text=What%20is%20Jump%20Rope%20for,funds%20to%20fight%20heart%20disease.

Red Dress Info https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-involved/attend/red-dress-collection

Polycystic ovary disorder. Despite being one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting people with ovaries, many know little to nothing of the disorder. This podcast explores the risk factors, symptoms, and common treatments of PCOS hoping to raise awareness of this extremely prevalent disorder.

Our podcast delves into the problems that American Indians are currently and have been facing concerning Type II diabetes. We speak specifically about the causes that lead to Type II Diabetes within this demographic, the historical context of the issue, and the potential steps that could be taken to resolve this growing issue.

Sources

Diabetes Audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TWelC6SHr8

BlueBird Jernigan audio - ttps://www.pbs.org/video/valerie-choctaw-nation-oklahoma-jey0l6/

In this podcast, we discussed adolescent stress. We talked about the factors that cause stress and the health issues stress can cause. We talked about how parents can be involved with helping manage their children’s stress and also how schools can help manage students’ stress. Our goal was to give parents and teachers a better understanding of adolescent stress.

Sources

Video clip: PBS NewsHour, https://youtu.be/yiglpsqv5ik

American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/01/stress-kids https://www.apa.org/topics/child-development/stress

School programs: https://www.k12insight.com/trusted/stress-relief-schools-get-creative-to-reduce-student-anxiety/

prevalence: https://ourworldindata.org/mental-health.

We are educating our college-aged peers on the dangers of prescription drugs. We focus on the dangers of study drugs. Our goal is to inform our peers of the consequences of a wide variety of drugs and their different factors.

Sources

https://youtu.be/VqWnumbraI4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jawSlBzIOKc

This podcast raises the awareness of sexual health by providing information about how to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and infections, unplanned pregnancies, and how to deal with sexual assault. By eliminating the stigma behind this topic, more college-aged women will be more educated on sexual health.

Informing and communicating the causes, consequences, and prevention methods of Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted infection, to college-aged students. We do this through the use of background information, including an informative, easy to comprehend video, political climates around this issue, and further, policy implementations. Current events, such as COVID-19, were also included to enhance the understanding and relate the issue to our audience.

Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2019/overview.htm#Chlamydia

https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/docs/factsheets/std-trends-508.pdf

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/chlamydia/mcp.html#:~:text=MCP%20is%20a%20community%2Dbased,chlamydia%2C%20and%20prevent%20new%20cases.

https://www.cdc.gov/std/stats18/minorities.htm#:~:text=The%20rate%20of%20reported%20chlamydia%20cases%20among%20Black%20males%20was,in%202018%20(Table%2011B).

https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/understanding-chlamydia-treatment#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20diagnosed%20with,up%20in%20about%20a%20week.

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/policy/state_law_summary_reports.htm

This podcast will highlight the issue of childhood obesity and the effects of current events on the issue. The goal of the podcast is to bring awareness to the public about the issue of childhood obesity and encourage them to engage in healthy lifestyle choices for the current and future generations.

Sources

The First Lady Introduces Let's Move: https://youtu.be/2oBeuSCfGeg

Abortion restrictions are not the most effective and safe way to reduce abortion rates. Abortion bans negatively impact maternal health. Sexual and reproductive education, family planning, and access to healthcare (contraceptives) are alternate, effective solutions to reduce unplanned pregnancy. Pay attention to your local officials’ legislature and advocate for women’s health care!

Through this podcast, we discuss the impact of HIV/AIDS on minorities without proper health systems and propose possible solutions. We hope that our listeners walk away knowing more about how HIV is transmitted, who is disproportionately impacted by the HIV epidemic, and steps that can be taken to end this epidemic.

Sources

Garner interview audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WntHuosx6A

Music provided by Small Town Murder podcast by James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman

Our podcast is about alcoholism, its effects, symptoms, possible solutions, and more. We explore how alcohol can have a strong impact on many lives, especially those of college students. In this episode, we urge listeners to be aware of the deadly addiction and provide information regarding symptoms of the disease.

Sources

Warning Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism interview clip: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnkkHrocUKc&t=1s

Interview clip from a recovered alcoholic: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTJVPn9CSoQ

Our podcast aims to bring awareness to the fact that oral health in children is a bigger issue than many people may realize at first, while informing parents and the general population about how to combat this issue.

Sources

https://consumer.healthday.com/b-2-5-bringing-dental-care-to-schools-could-cut-cavities-in-half-2650856751.html

https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/childrens-oral-health/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/statistics/index.htm

https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2017/tooth-decay-epidemic-americas-poorest-children/

https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/oral-health

https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2017/17_0176.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db191.htm

C-Squared discusses the effects of COVID-19 on health and wellness, specifically the mental health of young adults. We discuss barriers to mental health, share helpful resources, and inform listeners about how they can actively prioritize their mental health during the pandemic. We hope to remove the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Sources

Audio References: Composer: Benjamin Tissot (also known as Bensound)

https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/acoustic-breeze

Content References:

https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/covid-19

https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1

https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/

https://www.uniteforsight.org/mental-health/module6

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/covid-19

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm

https://dictionary.apa.org/mental-health

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00084-5/fulltext

https://www.uhs.uga.edu/caps/welcome

This podcast is meant to inform about the alcohol abuse epidemic that is caused by binge drinking, especially within the college-aged population in the United States.

Sources

https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/binge-drinking.htm

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/alcohols-effects-body

Educating the listeners about the current issues revolving around family planning services, information on contraceptives, and advocacy for family planning and contraceptive use.

Sources

2012 Resolve Award Celebration-Promise of Universal Access to Reproductive Health:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwMF_ChLnSw

background audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJfjKgSih7c

Our podcast is discussing depression and mental health being such an increasing problem for college students (ages 18-24). We think it is important to bring awareness to mental health and to let those struggling with it know it’s okay to reach out for help. We want college students to feel comfortable enough to start a conversation about depression and mental health as well as college staff. Also, we want to highlight available resources as well.

Sources

Story of a college student opening up about depression & anxiety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ZTi5NIkc8

In today's episode, we will be discussing why immigrants going to Europe are not receiving the proper primary and preventative care they need and encouraging policymakers to make changes that improve healthcare access, especially care related to communicable diseases.

Sources

Refugee interview clip: NPR, https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2018/03/09/589973165/europe-does-not-see-us-as-human-stranded-refugees-struggle-in-greece

Abbas, M., Aloudat, T., Bartolomei, J. et al. Migrant and refugee populations: a public health and policy perspective on a continuing global crisis. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 7, 113 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-018-0403-4

Anonymous. “Migrants' Health.” Public Health - European Commission, 3 Nov. 2020, ec.europa.eu/health/social_determinants/migrants_en.

Burgazli, K. M., et al. “The Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) among Turkish Immigrants in Germany.” European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, vol. 18, no. 6, 2014, pp. 869–874. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,shib&db=mnh&AN=24706312&site=eds-live.

Gray BH, van Ginneken E. Health care for undocumented migrants: European approaches. Issue Brief (Commonw Fund). 2012 Dec;33:1-12. PMID: 23289160.

Health of Refugees and Migrants. Edited by WHO.

Limina RM;Baitelli G;Marcantoni C;Covolo L;Festa A;Speziani F;Vassallo F;Scarcella C;Donato F; “Frequency of Infectious Diseases in Immigrants in a Western European Country: a Population-Based Study.” Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23979713/.

“Migration and Health: Key Issues.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, 13 Feb. 2021,/www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-determinants/migration-and-health/migration-and-health-in-the-european-region/migration-and-health-key-issues.

Schilling T, Rauscher S, Menzel C, Reichenauer S, Müller-Schilling M, Schmid S, Selgrad M: Migrants and Refugees in Europe: Challenges, Experiences and Contributions. Visc Med 2017;33:295-300. doi: 10.1159/000478763

Silbermann, Michael et al. “Middle Eastern Conflicts: Implications for Refugee Health in the European Union and Middle Eastern Host Countries.” Journal of global oncology vol. 2,6 422-430. 15 Jun. 2016, doi:10.1200/JGO.2016.005173

This podcast will discuss the importance of breastfeeding, the barriers associated with nursing a child as well as solutions to those barriers. The overall goal of this podcast is to increase the public's knowledge about breastfeeding and hopefully encourage the public to increase their own breastfeeding practices.

Reversing the effects of institutionalized racism that decreases access and quality of healthcare for minorities would have a huge positive impact by lowering maternal mortality rates for minority mothers.

Sources

PBS, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWUMQGD713M

A gameshow podcast about parasites in GA and drug discovery. This episode includes Bluff the Listener, the Limerick Challenge, and an interview with expert Dr. Dennis Kyle, the Head of Infectious Disease at UGA. Learn how healthcare reform & funding for clean water could alleviate this public health issue and how UGA students can directly contribute through research opportunities on campus!

Sources

Giardia news stories: Story 1, fake: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article243744172.html Story 2, real: https://www.npr.org/2014/05/06/309101579/drought-stricken-texas-town-turns-to-toilets-for-water#:~:text=Smith%2FEPA%20%2FLandov-,After%20three%20years%20of%20drought%2C%20the%20water%20has%20receded%20from,Park%20near%20Wichita%20Falls%2C%20Texas.&text=So%20the%20city%20has%20built,water%20is%20purified%20for%20drinking. Story 3, fake: https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2015/salmonella091615.html Toxoplasma news stories: Story 1, fake: https://www.livescience.com/image-fish-tongue-parasite.html Story 2, fake: https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/26/us/brain-eating-amoeba-found-in-texas-water-supply-trnd/index.html Story 3, real: https://www.livescience.com/mind-control-parasite-oahu-cats.html Story 3 audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcVPSu07fEo&feature=emb_title

This podcast uncovers the importance of getting vaccinated especially during a global pandemic. It breaks down what vaccines are, addresses the myths behind why people don't want to get vaccinated, and the importance of herd immunity. It also includes commentary from a Ted Talk by Ethan Lindenberger on how important it is for companies and people to work together to stop the spread of vaccine misinformation.

Sources

NBC News clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4RRwjJm_M

Ethan Lindenberg Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/ethan_lindenberger_why_we_need_to_fight_misinformation_about_vaccines/transcript?language=en#t-239198

This podcast gives an overview on stressors low socioeconomic status individuals and families may have to deal with and how it affects their mental health. It then transitions to describing possible ways one can improve their mental health through nourishing their body with nutrient-rich food and partake in different hobbies. Gardening is an inexpensive way for one to get physical exercise and while also growing their own produce.

Sources

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-america-access-care-data

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness.shtml

In this podcast, we cover the many facets of vaping, including risk factors, misconceptions, how vapes work, vaping in relation to cigarettes, and the FDA's advancing regulation of electronic vapor products. We also encourage current users to fight against addiction as wells as provide resources to help them stop.

Sources

Covid 19 ABC clip: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/fda-calls-removal-fruity-disposable-puff-bar-vapes-71880571

While Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects millions across the U.S., many do not realize that the adult ASD population, in particular, lacks resources and research. This podcast aims to explore this disparity in order to educate and connect the population with resources on the subject.

Sources

Wax Stag, FaltyDL. “Summit.” II. mp3.

“Autism Fact Sheet.” National Autism Association, 2020, nationalautismassociation.org/resources/autism-fact-sheet/.

“Autism Statistics and Facts.” Autism Speaks, 2020, www.autismspeaks.org/autism-statistics.

Angela Hodkiewicz, Alise Garcia. “Autism.” Autism Policy Issues Overview, 2016, www.ncsl.org/research/health/autism-policy-issues-overview.aspx.

Buescher AVS, Cidav Z, Knapp M, Mandell DS. Costs of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the United Kingdom and the United States . JAMA Pediatr. 2014;168(8):721–728. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2014.210

Bishop-Fitzpatrick, Lauren, and Amy J H Kind. “A Scoping Review of Health Disparities in Autism Spectrum Disorder.” Journal of autism and developmental disorders vol. 47, 11 (2017): 3380-3391. doi:10.1007/s10803-017-3251-9.

Khowaja, Meena K et al. “Sociodemographic Barriers to Early Detection of Autism: Screening and Evaluation Using the M-CHAT, M-CHAT-R, and Follow-Up.” Journal of autism and developmental disorders vol. 45,6 (2015): 1797-808. doi:10.1007/s10803-014-2339-8.

Mason, D., Ingham, B., Urbanowicz, A., Michael, C., Birtles, H., Woodbury-Smith, M., Brown, T., James, I., Scarlett, C., Nicolaidis, C., & Parr, J. R. (2019). A Systematic Review of What Barriers and Facilitators Prevent and Enable Physical Healthcare Services Access for Autistic Adults. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 49(8), 3387–3400. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04049-2

Quillian Lincoln, et al. “Meta-Analysis of Field Experiments Shows No Change in Racial Discrimination in Hiring over Time.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, vol. 114, no. 41, 2017, p. 10870. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsjsr&AN=edsjsr.26488684&site=eds-live.

Roux, A. M., Shattuck, P. T., Rast, J. E., & Anderson, K. A. “National autism indicators report: Developmental disability services and outcomes in adulthood.” Philadelphia: Life Course Outcomes Research Program, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University. (2017). https://drexel.edu/autismoutcomes/publications-and-reports/publications/National-Autism-Indicators-Report-Developmental-Disability-Services-and-Outcomes-in-Adulthood/

Solomon, C. Autism and Employment: Implications for Employers and Adults with ASD. J Autism Dev Disord 50, (2020): 4209–4217. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04537-w.

This podcast is about the reality of women and their fight and suffering for access to reproductive and general healthcare. We discuss key cases and political climates that have further influenced access to reproductive healthcare.

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRYzNIik6qM

(00:36 to 01:00)

Donald Trump and his talk about legislation that "weakens pro-lifers' positions."

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-10-13/amy-coney-barrett-confirmation-hearing-senate

(01:54 to 02:43)

Amy Coney Barrett and her disregard on her stance on Roe v. Wade.

Information Links:

https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2015/12/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-obstetrics-and-gynecology
https://feminisminindia.com/2018/04/25/summary-second-wave-of-feminism/
https://guides.ll.georgetown.edu/c.php?g=592919&p=4172361
https://www.oah.org/tah/issues/2016/november/abolishing-abortion-the-history-of-the-pro-life-movement-in-america/
https://www.kff.org/report-section/beyond-the-numbers-access-to-reproductive-health-care-for-low-income-women-in-five-communities-executive-summary/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/08/24/the-surprising-reason-we-lack-so-much-knowledge-about-womens-health/?sh=7a3218ca298f
https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10.1377/hlthaff.21.2.60

The Hardest Pill to Swallow is aimed to inform our audience on the ramifications of drug use, especially among adolescents. We go into the specifics on how use can become abuse and certain behaviors or environments that amplify the likelihood of this issue occurring. We close with a list of resources as an actionable step if you or a loved one is struggling with drug abuse.

Sources

Adderall misuse clip from Half of Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBWjQg1pis0&feature=emb_logo

Article on the effects of peer pressure on substance abuse in Addiction Center:

https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/peer-pressure-substance-use/

Article on drug abuse in college students in Vertava Health: https://vertavahealth.com/blog/drug-abuse-college-students/

Article on neuropsychiatric effects of drugs in Neuropsychology Review:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11065-007-9037-7

Article on treatment and policy in BMC: https://substanceabusepolicy.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1747-597X-1-15

Clip explaining Adderall effects from Business Insider:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgCnyFA5klg&feature=emb_title

Clip on social interactions influencing addictive behavior in National Institute of Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/news-releases/2018/10/study-shows-impact-of-social-interactions-on-addictive-behavior

This podcast discusses COVID-19 and how the different states re-opened and dealt with the number of cases. We try to key in on the issues that caused for the number of cases to be so high in the United States.

Sources

How responses to COVID-19 have split the country politically- Mayor Bottoms vs. Gov. Kemp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOwl32W3h_M
https://www.clinicaloncology.com/COVID-19/Article/07-20/False-Negatives-Found-If-COVID-19-Testing-Done-Too-Soon/58781
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/09/29/916634414/when-young-people-get-covid-19-infections-soon-rise-among-older-adults
https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.00818
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/sixty-percent-believe-worst-yet-come-u-s-coronavirus-pandemic-n1159106
https://time.com/5913055/covid-19-grief-politics-trump/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/10/28/president-donald-trump-anthony-fauci-timeline-relationship-coronavirus-pandemic/3718797001/-
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/10/28/president-donald-trump-anthony-fauci-timeline-relationship-coronavirus-pandemic/3718797001/
https://www.whec.com/coronavirus/new-york-state-bars-restaurants-casinos-close-coronavirus/5675408/
https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/06/08/new-york-city-officially-enters-phase-1-of-reopening/
https://www.amny.com/news/come-in-were-open-sort-of-your-guide-to-phase-1-of-the-new-york-city-reopening/
https://forward.ny.gov/phase-two-industries
https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2020/03/28/23-states-shut-down-and-counting-state-by-state-travel-restrictions/?sh=167094c358f4
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/04/us/coronavirus-georgia-beaches.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/php/CDC-Activities-Initiatives-for-COVID-19-Response.pdf
https://journals.lww.com/jcma/Fulltext/2020/03000/The_outbreak_of_COVID_19__An_overview.3.aspx

In this episode, we will be focusing on the racial disparity in maternal morbidity. By analyzing poverty, racism, and stigma within the healthcare system, we hope to reach out to everyone from all socioeconomic statuses, races, and genders, to spread awareness of the issue, and to push the public to elect people in positions that will actively dismantle systematic barriers associated with maternal morbidity.

Sources

TED Talk, America's Maternal Nightmare (Dr. Monique Rainford): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzuMxI3-km8

The JUUL Not Cool Podcast: Closely follows a TODAY Show interview and informs the listener about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vape products to adolescents and teens in the United States. The podcast covers, what we know about e-cigarette use, what we still have to learn, and how e-cigarettes are not a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes.

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTi3WJojgxk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0fn0Q0DB0E

Black women have a higher maternal mortality rate than any other race in the United States which can be attributed to both societal and health policy factors. Throughout our podcast, we talk about the causes, problems, and solutions for this maternal health crisis.

Sources

Black Maternal Mortality Roland Martin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwQrKjQqYn mi Q

In our podcast, we discuss food insecurity in America and its negative implications for health outcomes and access to food. We also discuss the causes and potential solutions to this issue.

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HakCAdPrlms “Definitions of Food Security.”

USDA ERS - Definitions of Food Security, USDA, 2019, www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-us/definitions-of-food-security.aspx.

This podcast seeks to inform American's on an increasingly problematic public health issue that our country faces today: childhood obesity. The podcast covers the effects and risks associated with childhood obesity and ways to decrease these rising rates, specifically ways that the education system can help.

Sources

TED Talk by Paul Zientarski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V81cO8xyMaI

CDC information about childhood obesity https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/index.html

Pediatric Obesity: A widespread public health issue. In this podcast, we will explore the definition of increasing pediatric rates throughout Brazil. By identifying the risk factors, consequences, and characteristics of pediatric obesity, we hope to bring awareness to this public health issue and promote positive change toward a healthier and happier future in Brazil.

Sources

Article discussing the situation in Brazilian schools regarding exercise opportunities and nutrition (Description of Past/Current Situation in Brazil section and How Can this be Addressed for Future Generations section) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4850565/

Article discussing the increasing pediatric obesity rates in Brazil (Why Pediatric Obesity is an Issue in Brazil section) https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/33/1/48/2354800

WHO guidelines which determine obesity || used to to measure rates in Brazil (Introduction section) https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/nutrition/a-healthy-li festyle/body-mass-index-bmi

Article which discusses Brazil when compared to other nations https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271273092_Childhood_obesity_in_Brazil_le ssons_to_be_learned_from_the_Northern_Hemisphere

This podcast is an informative way to explain the uses of contraception and how they are perceived in the United States. We stress the importance of safe practices, sex education, and informed decisions, as well as the need for advocacy and decreased stigma.

Soruces

All audio was recorded by group members, including the interview with Carla Claycomb.

References that were heavily used include:

www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2015/01/access-to-contraception

www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/contraceptive-use-united-states www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/index.htm

The objective of this podcast is to raise awareness about the prevalence of food insecurity in Athens-Clarke County, where a significant portion of the population doesn't have sufficient access to healthy and affordable food. This podcast hopes to give the residents a different perspective on the reality of their community.

Sources

https://www.providence.org/news/uf/617667977

Our public health issue is opioid addiction in the US, with a particular emphasis on the stigma of opioid use. The key messages in this podcast are that opioid addiction is common, it is often not the addicted individual’s fault, there are resources available to help, and destigmatizing opioid addiction is a key to minimizing poor health outcomes.

Sources

Umlumgu, John Bartmann (Background Music for Opening Theme, Interludes, Ending Theme): https://pixabay.com/music/
Black & Write, Juice WRLD (Song Clip): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRl_C73vFtQ
Real Stories on Opioid Addiction, CDC Rx Awareness Campaign (Subject-Matter Reference): https://www.cdc.gov/rxawareness/stories/index.html

This podcast details the 2015 Zika virus outbreak, providing a comparative analysis of the public health responses of the United States and Brazil. It also provides information regarding the history of Zika, signs and symptoms, possible solutions, and other health outcomes.

Sources

Audio Clips: Breaking news sound clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtn_hy6BHhk

Mosquito buzzing sound clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMg-IgW7Dzg

Intro - ABC News - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-x9uZWxsbc - (00:00 - 01:26)

Microcephaly - CBC News - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhTgFXyHSHI - (00:00 - 01:01)

Other References: Lowe, Rachel, Christovam Barcellos, and Patricia Brasil. “The Zika Virus Epidemic in Brazil: From Discovery to Future Implications.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 96, 15, no. 1 (January 9, 2018). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5800195/ Casas, Ximena. “New Zika Cases in Brazil Overshadowed by COVID-19.” Human Rights Watch, May 28, 2020. https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/05/28/new-zika-cases-brazil-overshadowed-covid-19#

This podcast addresses the vaping epidemic among teenagers and college students and its impact on the health of adolescents. We examine the causes and effects of why teens vape with the goal of spreading awareness and reducing the prevalence of vaping.

The purpose of this podcast is to identify and discuss the disparities that exist when seeking treatment for mental health issues in the United States. Some topics covered include the criminalization of mental illness, the Affordable Care Act, and mental health issues in underprivileged communities.

Sources

Intro music: https://youtu.be/2B2oV_ZLigs

This podcast discusses how physical activity positively affects the mental health status of college students. We briefly discuss statistics on the issue, share a personal anecdote, provide official recommendations for exercise levels along with our own suggestions, and describe how the Stages of Change model can frame this issue.

Sources

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E41ai4FAMU

Clip: CNN, https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2015/01/07/depression-and-exercise.cnn

Our podcast is about poor nutrition in public schools and how they affect children short term and long term, as well as potential solutions to this problem.

Sources

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1981/09/26/us-holds-the-ketchup-in-schools/9ffd029a-17f5-4e8c-ab91-1348a44773ee/ https://www.healthyfood.com/advice/ideal-school-lunches-for-every-age/ https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/data/disparities/detail/Chart/4926/6.1/2016 https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html https://www.fastcompany.com/90373162/the-usda-is-lowering-nutritional-standards-for-school-meals-and-undermining-the-health-of-millions-of-kids https://frac.org/programs/national-school-lunch-program/benefits-school-lunch https://www.wilder.org/sites/default/files/imports/Cargill_lit_review_1-14.pdf https://laststop4pain.com/the-short-and-long-term-effects-of-poor-nutrition/ https://cspinet.org/eating-healthy/why-good-nutrition-important

Overcoming Obesity is an enlightening podcast shedding light on childhood obesity in America. Childhood obesity affects about 13.7 million children and adolescents in the U.S. and is a growing issue. Our goal was to bring awareness to the issue as well as solutions for both parents and children.

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1R-6A8wKOc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLl_vuum0ts

Our podcast focuses on the negatives effects of high prescription prices on low-income families as well as patients with chronic diseases. We talked about how pharmaceutical companies are able to monopolize their powers, specific examples of how people have been affected, and possible solutions to help these people.

Sources

ABC Action News clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3JU1xrbN78

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/life/wellness/health/2016/01/28/common-drugs-prices-skyrocket/79120304/

https://www.hhs.gov/about/leadership/secretary/op-eds/why-drug-prices-keep-going-up-and-why-they-need-coming-down.html

www.americanprogress.org/issues/democracy/reports/2019/08/30/473911/big-pharma-reaps-profits-hurting-everyday-americans/.

www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/01/27/799019013/when-insurance-wont-cover-drugs-americans-make-tough-choices-about-their-health).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4193453/

In this episode, the VaxPax discusses the impact of social and religious exemptions on the United States and discusses reasons in which people may use these loopholes. Everything is brought to a head when the situation is discussed within the context of our ongoing pandemic.

This podcast discusses epidemics and pandemics. It specifically focuses on The Black Plague and The Coronavirus and the impacts they both have had on the world. It also gives the listeners information on how pandemics can be prevented and the importance of staying informed.

Audio- https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/downloads-c/breaking-news-intro-music/26

TedTalk on Pandemics- https://www.ted.com/talks/larry_brilliant_my_wish_help_me_stop_pandemics/up-next

This podcast provides a deeper look into the current state of sexual education in US public schools and the ramifications of inadequate sexual health literacy.

References

Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Unintended Pregnancy; Brown SS, Eisenberg L, editors. The Best Intentions: Unintended Pregnancy and the Well-Being of Children and Families. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1995. 3, Consequences of Unintended Pregnancy. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK232137/

CDC- Demissie, Zewditu, and Nancy Brener. “Characteristics of Health Programs Among Secondary Schools.” School Health Profiles 2014, 2015, https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/profiles/pdf/2014/2014_profiles_report.pdf

Interview with Dr. Michael Jackson: Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist in Savannah, Georgia.

Our podcast is about the mental-emotional well-being of student-athletes, students with STEM majors, and transfer students during the time they’re enrolled in colleges and universities. Students are struggling to cope with the demands and extreme life changes that come with entering a college or university. In this podcast, we explore these stressors and find ways to prevent them from affecting daily life and a decline in mental health.

References

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97S7m5IK5ME&list=PLjHa5MPZSmhxdBXMaL_Rip1eaJPxAYO7u&index=22

https://collegestats.org/resources/mental-health-guide/

https://www.csc.edu/care/resources/statistics/index.csc

https://medium.com/stem-and-culture-chronicle/mental-health-and-the-diversity-of-minds-bf708598ddf0

https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/counselingCenter/documents/Examining%20Mental%20Health%20Differences%20between%20Transfer%20and%20Nontransfer%20University%20Students%20Seeking%20Counseling%20Services.pdf

Our podcast concentrates on collegiate students’ mental health. We first discuss the history of mental health service on collegiate campuses before moving on to discuss the complications of the University of Georgia’s mental programs, warning signs, best practices, and what other universities are doing to practice good mental health techniques.

References:

Mental Health Stats: https://www.acha.org/documents/ncha/NCHA-II_SPRING_2019_US_REFERENCE_GROUP_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY.pdf

College Mental Health History:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07448481.2011.569964

Gen Z Suicide Stats:

https://www.axios.com/suicide-generation-z-epidemic-cee7990a-243e-489c-8242-2aefc545bba7.html

Aaron Hong: https://www.redandblack.com/athensnews/update-athens-police-release-names-body-cam-footage-from-shooting-near-river-club/article_4792ed72-9cd9-11e9-a0c0-9bdd5a0be505.html

Bryce Gowdy: https://www.11alive.com/article/sports/ncaa/ncaaf/bryce-gowdy-athelete-pay-georgia-tech/85-032a96b8-f477-4c30-9c47-5b99c7768e04

Mental Health Audio Clip: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/19/10/harvard-edcast-prioritizing-mental-health-college

This episode of the Women's Health Podcast looks at the accessibility of feminine and menstrual products across the globe and in the United States. We examine the barriers surrounding women's accessibility to these products including price, socioeconomic status, and the social stigma, particularly surrounding menstruation.

References

Healthcare Data for Low-Income Women: www.kff.org/report-section/beyond-the-numbers-access-to-reproductive-health-care-for-low-income-women-in-five-communities-executive-summary/.

Global Perspective of Women's Health study: http://www.bmj.com/content/343/bmj.d5712?

ijkey=JWGZkupyfkXxf0m&keytype=ref

State Policy and Women's Health study: https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/improving-womens-health-state-policy-options.aspx

Period and Poverty Article: www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/period-poverty-everything-you-need-to-know/

Globalization, poverty and women's health journal: Globalization, poverty and women’s health: Mapping the

connections Canadian Journal of Public Health, 97(1), 69-71.

UN Booklet on Actions Against Women's Violence: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/vaw/handbook-for-nap-on-vaw.pdf

Work Life and Women's Health: http://www.who.int/gender/other_health/Gender,HealthandWorklast.pdf

WHO Data on Global Violence Against Women: http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/vi/en/index.html

Women's Health Data from the WHO: http://www.who.int/

topics/womens_health/en/ and http:/

/www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs334/en/index.html

Tampon Tax Info from Tax Foundation: https://taxfoundation.org/tampon-taxes-sales-tax/

Tampon Tax NPR Article: https://www.npr.org/2018/03/25/564580736/more-states-move-to-end-tampon-tax-that-s-seen-as-discriminating-against-women

American Menstrual Crisis TIME article: https://time.com/3989966/america-menstrual-crisis/

Ending Pink Tax article CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/15/health/pink-tampon-tax-ohio-wellness-trnd/index.html

Our podcast discusses the toll that the Coronavirus has taken on both life and mental health, specifically from the perspective of teachers, pharmacists, and nurses. We discuss ways to combat the spread of the virus and how to stay safe mentally and physically during this time of uncertainty.

References

http://workplacementalhealth.org/Employer-Resources/Working-Remotely-During-COVID-19

https://www.flattenthecurve.com/

In our podcast, we look at some of the factors that contribute to the higher prevalence of HIV in black communities globally. We then discuss ways to reduce the stigma surrounding HIV so that we can work towards an AIDS-free generation.

References

HIV news clip, NBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LKJ5ZzzL0w

https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids

https://www.avert.org/professionals/history-hiv-aids/overview

https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/fact-sheet https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/2018/croi-2018-PrEP-press-release.html

www.hiv.uw.edu/go/key-populations/minority-populations/core-concept/all

https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2005.063149

https://doi.org/10.2174/1874613601610010034

A podcast which discusses AIDS on multiple levels. It is aimed at educating the local Atlanta population on the stigmas and science behind it. AIDS is discussed in detail including a timeline of existence.

Clips used in the bridge:

Magic Johnson Aids retirement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbdOQUARrEU

First case of aids News Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPO5wausim8

A few voices from random people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDpFXxGdAXE

Atlanta epicenter clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnY9Lcd58zo

Gay man's disease clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUPwhiTc9IQ

Music for whole podcast:

Beamic- Charl's Bronx

Information:

https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/data-and-trends/statistics

https://news.emory.edu/features/2018/05/aids-atl/index.html

https://aidsvu.org/local-data/united-states/south/georgia/atlanta/

http://www.natap.org/2019/HIV/090419_05.htm

voxatl.org/better-sex-ed-georgia/.

cfgreateratlanta.org/nonprofits/available-grants/atlanta-aids-fund/

www.hiv.gov/federal-response/campaigns

aidsvu.org/local-data/united-states/south/georgia/atlanta/

funded.edbuild.org/state/GA

news.emory.edu/features/2018/05/aids-atl/index.html

www.kff.org/hivaids/fact-sheet/u-s-federal-funding-for-hivaids-trends-over-time/

Timeline:

www.avert.org/professionals/history-hiv-aids/overview

Science:

Lea, Amanda J., et al. "Genome-Wide Quantification of the Effects of DNA Methylation on Human Gene Regulation." eLife, vol. 7, 2018, pp. E37513, doi.org/10.7554/eLife.37513, doi:10.7554/eLife.37513.

This podcast discusses the current situation of school-provided lunches. We cover Michelle Obama's initiative Let's Move, examples of what was provided at our middle and high schools, the recommended nutrition guidelines for children of all ages, and how unhealthy lunches have an impact on America's youth today.

References

The First Lady Introduces Let's Move-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oBeuSCfGeg

Carbs are evil! Sugar makes you fat! Being skinny is the only way to be happy! You've heard it all and so have we, so in this podcast, our team will be addressing and debunking some of society's most unhealthy standards about your health.

Explains the ins and outs of oral health, including how bad oral hygiene develops overtime. Also, it identifies techniques to ensure proper oral health and how oral health originated and changed based on human developments.

This podcast focuses on maternal health issues and barriers in the state of Georgia. We explore some of the causes of these issues and possible public health interventions. Furthermore, we address how COVID-19 has negatively impacted maternal health.

Intro and Outro music: https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic/be-happy

Our podcast looks at the built environment and how it affects aspects of a community. We look at why it is important, factors that go into building it- including challenges and opportunities- and how important education is in relevance to the built environment.

References

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL4VPMYmTUw

https://www.theedadvocate.org/10-reasons-the-u-s-education-system-is-failing/

https://www.athensclarkecounty.com/8245/Firefly-Trai

https://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/what-will-it-take-to-fix-public-education

https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2013/02/13/fact-sheet-president-obama-s-plan-early-education-all-americans

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12293542

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/publications/factsheets/impactofthebuiltenvironmentonhealth.pdf

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92450/

https://closethewatergap.org/

https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2018-08-28/study-40-percent-of-americans-struggle-to-afford-basic-needs

https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-food-deserts

https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/what-causes-homelessness/housing/

This podcast examines sex culture and sexual assault on college campuses in the US. Specifically, we discuss how unsafe alcohol use, outdated sex education, and vague sexual assault legislature exacerbate the issue.

References

https://www.rainn.org/statistics/campus-sexual-violence

https://www.gpbnews.org/post/sex-ed-georgia-schools-still-abstinence-heavy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0jQz6jqQS0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHGmU4ITXdo

https://www.alcohol.org/effects/sexual-assault-college-campus/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/know-my-name-chanel-miller-victim-impact-statement-brock-turner-emily-doe-stanford-assault-60-minutes-2019-09-04/

Our podcast is about the state of the opioid epidemic specifically in Georgia. We talk about the specific areas and populations that are affected as well as what is being done to combat it.

References

Intro clip: Georgia Public Broadcasting. (2020, January 3). Facebook, georgia reps share videos to ‘stop opioid silence’. https://www.gpbnews.org/post/facebook-georgia-reps-share-videos-stop-opioid-silence

Georgia Department of Public Health. (2019, November 21). Opioid epidemic. https://dph.georgia.gov/stopopioidaddiction

The Council of Alcohol and Drugs. Stop Rx Abuse in GA, (2017), stoprxabuseinga.org/the-triangle-investigation/

(WXIA), Inside The Triangle Team. “What Is ‘The Triangle’?” WXIA, (27 Feb. 2016), www.11alive.com/article/news/investigations/triangle/what-is-the-triangle/68319931

Baggett, L. (2019, December 5). Chronic disease prevention could ease opioid crisis. UGA Today. https://news.uga.edu/chronic-disease-prevention-ease-opioid-crisis/

Abraham, A., Johnson, A., Langford, J., Norton, M., & Wrenn, G. (2017). Prescription Opioids and Heroin Epidemic in Georgia. Retrieved from http://www.senate.ga.gov/sro/Documents/StudyCommRpts/OpioidsAppendix.pdf

Our podcast focuses on nutrition and food access in low-income communities, specifically highlighting 3 main factors: Financial Instability, Food Access, and Education. Each factor is discussed in detail and solution points are highlighted on ways to improve critical factors.

References

www.eatforhealth.gov.au

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

Cleaning Up Campuses is a podcast talking about sexual assault on campuses. We talk about why sometimes they are not reported, resources available to students, and what we can do to prevent sexual assault in universities.

References:

ABC Sexual Assault on Campus News Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=547A2zIspqY

Elders are among the most commonly abused groups in the United States. Due to their fragility and deficits in communication and cognitive ability, elders are often taken advantage of, both by family and strangers in their own homes or in nursing homes. In this podcast, we give an overview of elder abuse and offer some solutions to common problems associated with the issue.

References

www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/elder-abuse/types/

www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/elder-abuse/statistics/

abcnews.go.com/Politics/83-years-unable-speak-unable-fight-back-daughters/story?id=61504444

www.nursinghomeabuseguide.org/nursing-home-abuse-statistics/

abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=92689&page=1

ncea.acl.gov/What-We-Do/Policy/Federal-Laws.aspx

www.justice.gov/elderjustice/elder-justice-statutes-0

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK98786/

Our podcast details the pathology, epidemiology, and link between lung cancer and smoking. More specifically, we focus on individuals in rural and low socioeconomic regions. The podcast provides detailed information on smoking cessation as well as potential solutions for at-risk populations.

Our group relied heavily on the following sources:

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/index.htm

https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/i-want-to-quit/how-to-quit-smoking

Our podcast magnifies the ongoing opioid epidemic in our society, specifically young adults. After providing a brief background on this topic, we discuss the problems, things being done to address the issue, and opportunities for public health intervention on this matter.

Facing a global pandemic, the importance of informing oneself on the history, awareness, and treatment of mental health has never been greater. In this podcast, we provide a crash course on mental health and more specifically, define the pertinence for college students alike.

References

Covid-19 mental health news clip: ABC, https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/calls-us-helpline-jump-891-white-house-warned/story?id=70010113

In our podcast, we are aiming to evaluate the current laws and regulations of psychoactive drugs and their uses in the United States. We will analyze the uses and studies on this drug in the past and new laws being formed moving forward. There will be discussions of public policies and opinions on regulations.

In this podcast, we will be discussing the consequences resulting from the abstinence-stressed curriculums taught within the majority of counties in Georgia. Then we will convey solutions as to how these consequences can be solved.

References

'-Rape Case-Gwinett County Clip: https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/gwinnett-student-accused-raping-classmate-school-bathroom/Uv3oODreAq3SjEYx8QrksO/

-Stanger-Hall, Kathrin F, and David W Hall. “Abstinence-Only Education and Teen Pregnancy Rates: Why We Need Comprehensive Sex Education in the U.S.” PloS One, Public Library of Science, 2011, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3194801/#pone.0024658-Martin1.

-“Abstinence Education Programs: Definition, Funding, and Impact on Teen Sexual Behavior.” Women's Health Policy, KFF, 1 June 2018, www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/fact-sheet/abstinence-education-programs-definition-funding-and-impact-on-teen-sexual-behavior/.

-“GEORGIA.” State Profiles Fiscal Year 2017, SEICUS, 2017,

siecus.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/GEORGIA-FY17-FINAL.pdf.

-Morris, Jessica L, et al. “Sexually Transmitted Infection Related Stigma and Shame among African American Male Youth: Implications for Testing Practices, Partner Notification, and Treatment.” AIDS Patient Care and STDs, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., Sept. 2014, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4135319/.

-Santelli, John S, et al. “Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage: An Updated Review of U.S. Policies and Programs and Their Impact.” Journal of Adolescent Health, vol. 61, 18 May 2017, pp. 273–280., https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(17)30260-4/pdf.

-Shannon, Chelsea L, and Jeffrey D Klausner. “The Growing Epidemic of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents: a Neglected Population.” Current Opinion in Pediatrics, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Feb. 2018, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5856484/.

-“Sexually Transmitted Diseases by State.” National Council For Home Safety and Security, www.alarms.org/std-statistics/.

-Thechampionnewspaper.com, thechampionnewspaper.com/news/local/std-rates-shock-local-health-expert/.

-Sneen, S. Y. . (2019). The Current State of Sex Education and Its Perpetuation of Rape Culture. California Western International Law Journal, 49(2), 463–490.

Our podcast discusses the Opioid Crisis; focusing on the epidemic for young adults. We discuss the challenges for public health intervention, describe the drug's addictive qualities, consequences of addiction, and give effective measures to combat the dependency.

References

Ted Talk with Travis Rieder entitled "The agony of opioid withdrawal — and what doctors should tell patients about it": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhpAYw9kCt8

Rural communities find it increasingly difficult to access nutritional food and healthy options, and this poses a problem for building a healthy workforce and decreasing chronic diseases in these at-risk populations.

Come learn about malnutrition amongst youth in India and how the concept of public health encompasses more than people expect.

Learn about several different mosquito-borne illnesses and what public health can do about it.

Key factors, effects on teens, and possible solutions to the challenges of teen pregnancies among minority populations in the United States.

Cultural competency is an important aspect of effectively providing care for immigrants and promoting health equity.

Learn about the rural health disparity in the United States, why it is an issue, and what is being done to combat it.

Learn about the importance of vaccinations and trends in the use of vaccinations, with a focus on some current troubling trends.

The name says it all, the problem of Juuls (and vaping in general) in high schoolers.

Hear about the role that stress plays in this important time in life and the challenges of depression and anxiety among college students.

Sexual assault on college campuses, including real stories, history, the current climate, and things you can do to advocate for change.

A look at maternal mortality in the United States, the health care system, health disparities, and why black women have such a high maternal mortality rate.

The importance of vaccinating your pets for not only their health but yours as well.

Food access is important because access to food is determined by monetary factors and environmental factors, as it also plays a role in diseases and quality of life.

Climate change is impacting the world as we know it and is slowly but surely impacting our ability to grow quality food.

Learn all about how the opioid crisis is affecting rural Appalachia.

An interview with UGA professor Adam Goodie, Department of Psychology.

The importance of childhood vaccination.

An examination of how hepatitis has spread through the Los Angeles homeless population including a focus on incarceration, mental illness, and how to break the chain of infection.

A focus on America's impact on climate change.

Why has obesity become such an issue over the past couple of decades? What are the causes and factors? A comparison between the US and Europe, with a focus on college students.

As college students, sex is a very taboo topic, everyone's doing it but nobody's talking about it. Let's look at physical health, mental health, and general safety issues.

Climate change, wildfires, and public health what do they have in common and more importantly what are there affect on the human race?

An exploration of human trafficking of young women in the United States, the stories are challenging but the stories will help you gain a better understanding of what is really happening.

The problem of health disparities among African American women in the United States including an interview with Cal professor Tina Sacks.

In this podcast, we discuss perspective son climate change and compare the effectiveness of policies including the United States, Brazil, France, and India

It's in the title, let's understand the impact of Alzheimer's on the elderly African American community.

The relationship of poverty and oral health and opportunities for public health intervention.

It's November, fall is officially here, you've seen those advertisements for flu shots...it's a good time to talk about vaccinations!

The social determinants of health in rural parts of the United States continue to be deconstructed by racial or economic disparities reinforced by local power structures.

This may be something that has happened to you, is happening to you, or has happened to someone you know.

A view of the prescription drug epidemic by college students and about college students.

A podcast to inform the audience about college obesity and how to establish prevention measures for the onset/effects of obesity.

Yellow fever in Brazil and the threats it poses to global health.