Infant mortality continues to be a significant public health problem in Mississippi. Infant death rates in the state remain the highest in the U.S., despite recent declines in the state’s rate to a low of 8.8 deaths per 1,000 live births.
The Center for Mississippi Health Policy partnered with the Mississippi State Department of Health to analyze the available data on infant mortality and other poor birth outcomes and estimate the associated economic costs to the state.… Read more...
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Medical Marijuana: Mississippi Ballot Initiative 2020
What the research says:
- A recent report from the National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine suggested that conclusive or substantial evidence exists for the use of cannabis, or marijuana, as an effective treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea, and chronic pain.
- A recent systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers in the department of Epidemiology and Psychiatry at Columbia University found no significant association between Medical Marijuana Programs (MMPs) and child marijuana use prevalence.
- Research has indicated that higher levels of
The Medicaid Family Planning Waiver:
By Eden Blackwell
Since the early 2000’s the United States experienced a rise in the number of preventable pregnancy-related deaths as well as maternal and infant illness despite broader access to healthcare through insurance, managed care, and health educators. Mississippi has one of the highest rates of maternal and infant mortality in the nation. Many medical and public health interventions are focused on improved care for women during and immediately after pregnancy, including full Medicaid coverage for low-income pregnant women … Read more...
Youth Sports-Related Concussion
Sports-related injuries are one of the most common causes of concussions in children and young adults. The prevalence and negative consequences of sports-related concussions have led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to consider sports-related concussions a major public health issue among children and young adults.
Why this matters:
- In the US an estimated 1.6-3.8 million sports-related concussions occur annually, accounting for 5-9% of all sports-related injuries.
- According to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, sports-related concussions affected about