Health Equality

  • The Health Consequences of Climate Change

    The Health Consequences of Climate Change

    The earth has warmed by 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit (0.9 degrees Celsius) since the late 19th century. This may seem insignificant to a layperson, but scientists and health experts agree that climate change poses a serious threat not only to the environment, but also to our health. In a recent study…

  • Including LGBT Data in Electronic Health Records

    Including LGBT Data in Electronic Health Records

    Recently, the University of California Davis Health System became the first US academic health center to introduce sexual orientation and gender identity data into its electronic health records.