How to Rebuild a Nation: Improving Mental Health in Post-Conflict Countries[PDF]

Social Programs and Policies and Health

Policy Briefs Developed by Students in Humbio122M

It's Getting Hot Out Here: The Threat of Heat-Related Illness to the Health and Wellbeing of Immigrant Farmworkers [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this Policy Brief, Denise Lopez Sosa was a Senior undergraduate at Stanford, majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Health and Development. She is passionate about the health and well-being of Latinx and immigrant populations in the U.S.

Paradise for Tourists, a Struggle for Natives: Native Hawaiian Homelessness in the Hawaiian Islands [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this Policy Brief Noah Magbual was a Senior majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in "Health and Social Policy Effects on Health Outcomes

The Medicaid Inmate Exception Rule: A Major Barrier to Adolescent and Youth Mental Health Improvement Efforts [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this Policy Brief Grace Rabinowitz was a Senior at Stanford majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Health Policy. She hosts a health policy podcast and is interested in the interplay between science and politics.

Examining the Impact of Disability Insurance on Health Outcomes: The Efficacy of A Partial Benefit Option [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this policy brief, Annie Joyce was a senior majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Health and Health Policy.   

How to Rebuild a Nation: Improving Mental Health in Post-Conflict Countries[PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this policy brief, Raushun Kirtikar was a student majoring in Human Biology.

The Impact the Affordable Care Act on American Indian and Alaskan Native Uninsured Rates: Reducing Disparities through Increased Affordability and Access to Health Care Services [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this policy brief, Hannah Kelley was a junior majoring in Linguistics and Public Policy with a concentration in Health Care Policy.

Air Quality and Children’s Health: A Call for Serious Action[PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this policy brief, Artenisa Kulla was a senior majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Human Disease and Health Policy.   

Examining Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes in the United States [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this Policy Brief Alessandra Marcone was a senior undergraduate at Stanford, majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Nutrition and Social Determinants of Health. She is passionate about improving childhood nutrition and one day she hopes to be a pediatrician.

 

Colonization, Food Access, and Health in
American Indian and Alaska Native
Communities [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this Policy Brief Audrey Elliott was a senior studying Human Biology.

The Impact of Juvenile Incarceration on Youth Mental Health: A
Systemic Failure of Mass Incarceration in the United States [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this Policy Brief Justine Kaneda was a Junior at Stanford University majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in psychosocial determinants of health and well-being.

Food Insecurity Intervention: Increased Funding for Participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this policy brief, My Nguyen was a senior at Stanford University. She majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Biosocial Determinants of Global Child Health. (2019)

Reducing Disparities in Infant Mortality Rates for African
American Women in the United States Through Medicaid
Expansion and Medicaid Sponsored Programs [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this Policy Brief, Geeta Rajamani was a junior at Stanford University. She majored in Human Biology with a concentration in "Exploring Health Disparities Through a Big Data Lens."

 

Addressing alcohol-impaired motor vehicle accidents: the
efficacy of lowering the legal driving BAC limit in the U.S. [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this policy brief the author was  Vincent Busque.

An Analysis of the National School Lunch
Program’s Health and Education Impact on
Students [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this Policy Brief the author was a junior at Stanford University. Maimi Higuchi majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Human Health and Disease.

Reducing Barriers to Health Through Early Education [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this policy brief, Sheryl Fuehrer was a master's student in Stanford's Community Health and Prevention Research program

Health Literacy Interventions: Improving Diabetic Care and Reducing Healthcare Costs [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this policy brief, Juliana Baratta was a master's student in the Community Health and Prevention Research (CHPR) program. Her research entails assessing physician and patient perspectives on the implementation of precision health specifically to improve diabetes management. She is currently applying for PhD programs in Public Health. 

The Promise of Microfinance on Poverty Alleviation and Health Improvement in Ghana [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing, Brian Amu Fleischer was a senior majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Infectious Diseases in Child Health. He is passionate about the epidemiology of infectious diseases especially in low resource settings in low and middle income countries in Africa and around the world. Brian hopes to pursue a career in Medicine and hopes to work within the arena of children's health.

Infrastructure, Policy, and Access: The effects of Improved Water and Sewer Systems on the Health of Alaskan Residents [PDF]

About the Author:

At the time of writing this policy brief, Haley O'Brien was a junior majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in health policy and public health.

Earliest Prevention, Minimal Cost: Identifying Early Educational Determinants of Adult Health Status [PDF]

About the Author:
At the time of writing this Policy Brief Min Cheol Kim was a Senior at Stanford University, majoring in Electrical Engineering.

Reclaiming Stolen Gains:Minimum Wage and Health in California [PDF]

About the Author:
At the time of writing this Ildemaro Gonzalez was a Junior at Stanford majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Population Health and Social Medicine. He is passionate about serving immigrant, LGBTQ+, and Latinx communities through health advocacy and social justice action.

Unified Training Program to Aid the Unemployed [PDF]

About the Author:
At the time of writing this document, Christian Choe was a senior studying chemical engineering. He will pursue a PhD in bioengineering at Stanford to study protein engineering

Reducing Socioeconomic Disparities in Tobacco-Related Health Outcomes [PDF]

About the Author:
At the time of writing this document, Ashley Watson was a junior at Stanford University majoring in Human Biology, concentrating in human physiology.

Thinning Out the Obesity Epidemic: Examining the Effects of a Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages [PDF]

About the Author:
At the time of writing this document, Abby Lebovitz was a junior at Stanford University majoring in Human Biology.

The Impacts of Parental Involvement Laws in Cases of Minors Seeking Abortion [PDF] 03/08/2016

About the Author:
At the the time of writing this document, Kamaria Taylor was a senior at Stanford University majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in The Social Determinants of Adolescent Development." She loves learning about how we shape the worlds of young people and is interested in working with them in the future

An Examination of the Treat- ment Foster Care Oregon Pre- schoolers (TFCO-P) Program on the Health and Development of Foster Children [PDF]03/08/2016

About the Author:

At the time of writing this document, Martine Madill was a senior at Stanford University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Human Biology. She is particularly interested in public health, prevention, and the social determinants of health. Following these passions, Martine hopes to work as a physician and advocate for underserved populations in healthcare.

Policy Brief: How School Connectedness Matters for Health, and the Role Community Schools Have to Play [PDF] 03/08/2016

About the Author:

 

Jordyn Irwin is a senior majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Improving Health in Underserved communities. She is passionate about understanding and addressing health disparities, especially through education and health advocacy. Jordyn hopes to pursue a career in medicine and public health.

 

Housing Challenges Faced by the Undocumented Immigrant Population[PDF] 03/08/2016

Examining the effect of school programs on childhood obesity[PDF] 03/08/2016

Inequalities in Air Pollution in the San Francisco Bay Area[PDF] 03/14/2015

About the Author:

At the time of writing this paper, Carolina Ornelas was a senior at Stanford University majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in health disparities in gender and ethnicity. Her passion lies in community health and aspires to one day be a physician.

An Examination of the Effects of U.S. School Nutrition and Food Service Programs on Child Nutrition and Obesity[PDF] 03/13/2015

About the Author:

At the time of writing this document, Jackie Tran was a junior studying Human Biology with a concentration in Public Health Policy and a minor in Economics. Considering her interest in health policy and health economics, she plans to pursue Master's degrees in both public health and business administration and hopes to work in the ever-changing healthcare field in the future.

Health Outcomes of Building Resilience in Youth[PDF] 03/14/2015

About the Author:

At the time of writing this document, Jason Khoo was ...

Can Schools Prevent Childhood Obesity?[PDF] 03/14/2015

About the Author:

At the time of writing this document, Crystal Bryan was ...

Impact of the Section 202 Program on Elderly Health[PDF] 03/14/2015

About the Author:

At the time of writing this document, April Alcantara was ...

Examining The Medical Home: A Solution To ACA[PDF] 03/14/2015

About the Author:

At the time of writing this document, Apurva Khedagi was ...

How To Address the High Suicide Rates Among Native American and Alaskan Native Youth[PDF] 03/14/2015

About the Author:

At the time of writing this document, Carly Chiwiwi was ...

Access to Quality Housing and its Effects on Health[PDF] 03/14/2015

About the Author:

At the time of writing this document, Noel Tum was ...

Home by 11: The Effect of Juvenile Curfews on the Health of Teenagers [PDF] 04/18/2014

About the Author:

At the time of writing this document, Stephanie Navarro was a junior at Stanford University majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Community Health and Health Care.  Stephanie plans to pursue a career as a pediatrician in community health and hopes that she will be able to return home to San Diego to advocate for the health care San Diego's children.

Examining the Effects of Afterschool Programs on Adolescent Pregnancy [PDF] 03/31/2014

About the Author:

At the time of writing this paper, Alyssa Thomas was a senior majoring in Psychology at Stanford University. With a strong interest in both behavioral sciences and community health, she hopes to obtain an MPH and pursue a career in the Public Health field.

Health and Sex Trafficking in Nepal [PDF] 03/25/2014

About the Author:

At the time of writing this document, Eileen Mariano was a junior at Stanford University, majoring in Human Biology with an Area of Concentration in Global Public Health. Her interest in writing the document "Health and Sex Trafficking in Nepal" stemmed from her three-month journey to Kathmandu in the fall of 2013. While in Nepal, Eileen witnessed the process and effects of human trafficking, something that she will never forget. She hopes that this document will further educate the population about the reality of modern day slavery, specifically in the beautiful country of Nepal.

Building Health into Communities: A Smart Solution to Public Health Challenges [PDF] 03/16/2014

About the Author:

At the time of writing this paper, Juan Pablo Reynoso was a senior majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in the Social Determinants of Health. He is most interested in understanding how community development and environmental health strategies can be used to promote health and well-being, especially in underserved communities. Post-graduation, Juan hopes to pursue a career in public health.

Social Determinants of Health: Urban Planning [PDF] 03/14/2014

About the Author:

At the time of writing this paper, Leanna Castro was a senior at Stanford University majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Preventive Medicine and Child Development.

The (Working) Mother: An Analysis of the Social and Health Disparities that Arise from the United States' Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [PDF] 03/14/2013

About the Author:

At the time of writing this paper, Talon Clayton was a junior at Stanford University majoring in Human Biology with an Area of Concentration in "Health and Health Policy in Underserved Communities."

Getting a "Head Start": The Health Impacts of Preschool Education [PDF] 03/16/2013

About the Author:

At the time of writing this paper, Megan Aguilera was a junior at Stanford University majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Social and Biological Determinants of Health.

Cultivating Health through Community Gardens [PDF] 03/17/2013

About the Author:

At the time of writing this paper, Cassandra Montoya was currently a senior at Stanford University, majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Health Promotion. She was inspired to research and write about community gardens by her love of gardening, and would like to thank Professor Eunice Rodriguez and Katey Mulfinger for their helpful feedback during the writing of this paper.

Health Disparities in American Indians: Lack of Indoor Plumbing Increases Health Problems [PDF] 03/07/2013

About the Author:

 

At the time of writing this paper, Elizabeth Holve was a junior at Stanford, majoring in Human Biology with a concentration Public Health and Infectious Diseases.

 

Soy Bilingüe: Effects of Bilingual Education Policies in California Public Schools [PDF] 03/15/2013

About the Author:

Paulina Escobedo

The Effect of the Harlem Children's Zone on Decreasing Health and Achievement Disparities [PDF] 03/28/2013

About the Author:

 

At the time of writing this paper, Elizabeth Holve was a junior at Stanford, majoring in Human Biology with a concentration Public Health and Infectious Diseases.

 

Necessity of US Unemployment Benefits, Revision of Benefits Program [PDF] 06/06/201

About the Author:

At the time of writing this paper, Arif Gilani was a junior at Stanford University pursuing a degree in Human Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience. He is interested in exploring the neural circuitry of the brain and also invested in improving health access in developing nations.