By Michelle Caffrey – Reporter, Philadelphia Business Journal Oct 7, 2019, 4:45pm EDT People living in the most rural and hard-to-reach areas of South Jersey are more likely to struggle with health problems, a new study out of Rutgers-Camden found after surveying thousands of residents in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland counties. Read the … Continue reading Philadelphia Business Journal: South Jersey’s most disconnected areas are also the most unhealthy…
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NJ Spotlight: Health Issues of Millennials in South Jersey Linked to Social Isolation
Lilo H. Stainton | October 7, 2019 | Health Care Study, published today, focuses on residents of Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties South Jersey residents who feel socially isolated are twice as likely to experience heart disease as those who are more connected to their community, three times more likely to report … Continue reading NJ Spotlight: Health Issues of Millennials in South Jersey Linked to Social Isolation…
South Jersey Health Needs: Connections, Community, and Care
Loneliness and transportation among the biggest obstacles to health in South Jersey, according to WRI report on health needs.
South Jersey Health Needs: Connections, Community, and Care
Grounded in data collected from two comprehensive community health needs assessments across five counties, WRI presents an important finding about health in South Jersey.
Leveraging Data for Population Health
WRI is presenting a two-day symposium focused on leveraging data with community and academic partnerships to advance population health.
Atlantic City’s new law regulating sober living homes questioned
A recently adopted local ordinance regulating how close sober living homes can operate from one another is being put to the test in the city’s Chelsea neighborhood. WRI’s research underscores its implications. Read the story.