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Understanding the Aging Workforce: Defining a Research Agenda

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Nov 27, 2024

Recovery Agencies Should Proactively Plan for Community Relocation Before and After Climate Disasters, Says New Report

News Release

A new report outlines how federal, state, and local agencies should proactively plan for relocation of communities at environmental risk. For successful relocation, community input should drive the planning process, and policies at all levels should focus on prioritizing well-being and equitable decision-making.

Jan 17, 2024

Event Recording - Recording of the Report Release Briefing Available

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May 19, 2023

Researchers Need to Rethink and Justify How and Why Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry Labels Are Used in Genetics and Genomics Research, Says New Report

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Race, ethnicity, and ancestry labels are often used in genomics and genetics research to describe human genetic differences, which is misleading and inaccurate. Researchers and scientists who utilize genetic and genomic data should rethink and justify how and why they use these descriptors in their work.

Mar 14, 2023

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Article - Journal Article: The Role of Migration Research in Promoting Refugee Well-Being in a Post-Pandemic Era

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Jun 10, 2022

Hauser Policy Fund Webinar: Advancing the Well-being of LGBTQI+ Populations

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Feb 15, 2022

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Death Rates Rising Among Middle-Aged and Younger Americans; Report Recommends Urgent National Response

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Young and middle-aged adults (25-64 years old) in the U.S. have been dying at higher rates since 2010, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Mar 2, 2021

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New Report Calls for More Comprehensive Data on LGBTQI+ Well-Being

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The co-chairs of a National Academies committee discuss their study on the well-being of LGBTQI+ individuals and the factors that influence their lives, including family and social relationships, stigma, housing, justice systems, and more.

Oct 21, 2020

Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are currently conducting a study to review available data on the well-being of LGBTQI+ populations and future research needs for this community. The study will examine a wide range of factors that influence LGBTQI+ individuals’ lives, including families and social relationships, stigma, social engagement, housing, justice systems, and more.

Jun 29, 2020

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