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E-Cigarette Use Linked to Increased Odds of COVID-19
Dual use of e-cigarettes, cigarettes linked to increased odds of COVID-diagnosis, testing, and symptoms
SARS-CoV-2 Rates Up for Minority, Disadvantaged Children
Increased rates of infection for non-Hispanic black, Hispanic children, those in lower quartiles of MFI
Expanding Medicaid in Holdout States Could Insure 3.9 Million
Given the increase in uninsured due to COVID-19-related unemployment, this estimate is likely low
FDA: Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Onions
In the United States, 640 cases have been reported, including 85 hospitalizations
Report: 97,000 U.S. Children Infected With COVID-19 in Late July
States in the South and West accounted for more than seven of 10 infections
Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Likely to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
However, likelihood varies by geography, race, and other demographic factors
Four in 10 Children’s Behavioral Care Facilities Offer Autism Services
Access to specialized treatment especially limited in rural, lower-income communities
Many U.S. Children Eligible for Type 2 Diabetes Screening
Sensitivity and specificity low for detecting any hyperglycemia with HbA1c, FPG screening criteria
Moderna Charging Much More for COVID-19 Vaccine Than Others
Vaccine currently in phase 3 trials; company confident it will be available by the end of the year
Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011
Highest life expectancy at birth for Hispanic women, non-Hispanic white women, Hispanic men
