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For 38 years, PRAMS has collected critical data on maternal-child health with the goal to reduce infant morbidity and mortality. CDC has officially halted the 2024 PRAMS data collection for the participating 46 states and the future is uncertain.
PRAMS
Surveillance project of CDC and health departments used to improve maternal and infant health.
www.cdc.gov
February 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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This is a program for teenagers with serious disabilities who are finishing high school and transitioning to their next steps in life. Trump just axed it, effective immediately, in the middle of the night, with no notice.
the richest man in the world has decided that your kids don't deserve special education programs
February 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Check out this article featuring the research of our very own @eriknesson.bsky.social! 🎉
Based on survey data, young adults covered by Tobacco 21 (T21) laws say they are smoking less. Biomarkers paint a smokier picture. Despite recent reports of tobacco bans’ success, new research shows 18 to 20-year-olds are finding ways to get cigarettes and vapes.
Tobacco age restrictions may not be working, new research shows | Wake Forest News
Based on survey data, young adults covered by Tobacco 21 (T21) laws say they are smoking less. Biomarkers paint a smokier picture. Despite recent reports of tobacco bans’ success, new research shows 1...
news.wfu.edu
February 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data are gone. These are health surveys that collect data on health risk behaviors (tobacco use, HIV knowledge), preventive health practices, & health care access primarily related to chronic disease and injury. The survey was established in 1984.
February 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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List of CDC information that appears to have been taken down so far:
1. CDC Atlas
2. CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
3. HRSA Target
4. Language removed for LGBT work
5. CDC Social Vulnerability Index
January 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Hello World! The Editorial Board of Health Economics is pleased to announce that we are now live on the happier, friendlier, and all-together Blue-er place. Please follow us (and repost) for updates on articles and journal issues as they come out.
January 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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November 3, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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We recently polled our US Economic Experts Panel on Institutions and Prosperity. The confidence-weighted answer to the 3rd question is as follows: www.kentclarkcenter.org/surveys/inst...
October 29, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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Exciting new research from our own Erik Nesson (@eriknesson.bsky.social ) and co-authors, just published in the Journal of Health Economics! 📄 They explore the impact of Tobacco 21 laws on smoking and vaping.

Check it out! 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.jh...
October 9, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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Had an incredible night at the Economic Policy Panel for the 2024 Elections with Bobby Kogan and Jim Pethokoukis! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and to Prof. @eriknesson.bsky.social for organizing! #EconomicPolicy #2024Elections
September 26, 2024 at 12:53 PM