Eviction filings can destabilize tenants' lives - even when they win their case
By Alexa Eisenberg, Kate Brantley
Eviction filings can lead to long-term housing instability, economic losses and health conditions.
The Pursuit
Michigan's thousands of farmworkers are unprotected, poorly paid, uncounted and often exploited
By Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos and Alexis Handal
In this article from The Conversation, Michigan Public Health researchers highlight the reality of precarious work and exploitative labor practices for Michigan’s farmworkers. Researchers Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos and Alexis Handal lead the Michigan Farmworker Project, an academic collaboration with community and state organizations to increase understanding of the social, labor and housing situation of farmworkers in the state.
International Podcast Day
A selection of public health podcasts you should know about!
Celebrated on September 30th, International Podcast Day recognizes the huge impact of podcasts. We put together a list of some of our favorites to give a shout-out and celebrate our public health podcasting community. Maybe you can find a podcast that’s new to you, and add it to your queue!
Pesticide exposure may be a risk factor for poor sleep health
Astrid Zamora
Nutritional Sciences PhD candidate Astrid Zamora has vivid memories of her Abuela coming home from working in the fields, experiencing intense pain, burning sensations, and trouble breathing. These ailments were the result of long-term exposure to pesticides. Now, an extensive body of research shows that occupational exposure to pesticides is detrimental to human health, including sleep health. Zamora explores two studies she was involved in exploring the links between pesticide exposure and poor sleep health.
The Hidden Pandemic behind the Coronavirus
Sarah Javaid and Kathleen Lindsey
Sarah Javaid and Kathleen Lindsey take a look at some of the positive and negative impacts on the environment that have happened due to the coronavirus pandemic.