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To help identify neighborhoods that are most health-disadvantaged, we’ve added a new dataset to PolicyMap to help researchers, policymakers, and practitioners guide resources and outreach efforts to the places that need it the most. This information is provided by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who have published the Area Deprivation Index to summarize the socioeconomic conditions that can contribute to poor health outcomes.

Mapping current shortages in health professionals can signal which communities will need a greater supply of doctors over the coming decades.

Back-to-school preparations for this year carry a mix of optimism, trepidation, and concern about children’s setbacks exacerbated by the pandemic. As the pandemic shows no signs of abating, many of us are wondering if the spread of the delta variant of the virus will necessitate a return to remote learning this fall and, if so, which communities are at greatest risk of exacerbated inequalities.

More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have begun to reopen, and unemployment has dropped. When watching for signs of economic recovery, rely on data, such as the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan information now on PolicyMap, to track changes in your local economy.

Dig Deeper into Housing Market Trends using Home Sale data from Moody’s Analytics. High-quality and affordable housing is critical to a family’s wellbeing. But homes in some areas of the U.S. are so expensive that many families struggle to meet this fundamental need.

Residential lending boundaries drawn over 80 years ago widened racial wealth gaps, solidified unfair housing and lending patterns, and perpetuated racial segregation across the U.S. A growing body of research shows the impact these practices have extended beyond housing, driving disparities related to health, quality of life, and education access throughout our communities.

A look at the geography of working women and April unemployment rates sheds light on the crucial role women play in bringing the nation back to pre-pandemic employment levels and the need for public policy that supports them.