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Week in Review, July 20

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.

  • Explore how chronic high-tide flooding may influence where people choose to live. (Union of Concerned Scientists, July 2017)
  • See how state lawmakers are accommodating sunscreen use in schools. (National Conference of State Legislatures, July 2017)
  • Examine state estimates of nonmedical use of prescription pain relievers. (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, July 13, 2017)
  • Consider the effects of a healthy lifestyle on life expectancy. (Health Affairs Blog, July 19, 2017)
  • Read about recent Cyclospora cases in Texas. (Texas Department of State Health Services, July 17, 2017)