Data

The analysis, thought to be one of the first published studies that captures both fatal and nonfatal injurious shootings by police nationally, also highlights risks of well-being checks.

HIV services for those most at risk of contracting the virus consistently lag behind those for other populations—and researchers say that massive inconsistencies in the data are a major driver of the problem.

About 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are improperly discarded each year, making them an unsightly reality of our daily lives. They represent a dangerous environmental threat and ubiquitous advertising value for tobacco brands—but also provide evidence that can inform tobacco research and control.

Narrower streets with room for bike lanes and sidewalks could pay dividends for health and safety. 
 

Previous technological disruptions in public health offer insights into AI’s perils and potential.