American children today are less active than ever before. On this episode, experts explore the relationship between our urban environments, childhood safety, and well-being.
Zoabe Hafeez, Sandra McKay, Edward M. EmmettApril 30, 2024
In months and years following Hurricane Harvey, the vast majority of Harris County residents supported policy action to mitigate the impact of future natural disasters. On this episode of Baker Briefing, fellow Edward Emmett and Rice faculty scholar Jim Blackburn explore a critical question: Is Houston ready for the next big storm?
On January 7, a six-year-old in Newport News, Virginia shot and wounded his teacher. As of 2020, firearm injury is the leading cause of death among children in America. We discuss the public health implications of rising gun violence, the medical community’s response, and which policy interventions can promote community safety.
David M. Satterfield, Rola El-Serag, Sandra McKay, Bindi Naik-MathuriaJanuary 31, 2023