Health Equity & Tai Chi Advocate, Director of Population & Public Health @KansasCityU All tweets are my own & do not necessarily reflect Kansas City University
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And could have been less than 500,000 with more people being up to date on COVID vaccinations.
More than 1 million lives have been in lost in the United States due to Covid washingtonpost.com/health/20…
It would have been more than 2 million without vaccines
commonwealthfund.org/publica…
In case you missed this
According to the Progress Action Fund, Twitter banned the following political ad that they had placed on Twitter/X, and then their account was shadow banned.
The ad below, entitled “Republicans In Your Bedroom,” which PAF says was intended for the August 8 election in Ohio was taken down, according to the group.
Progress Action Fund believes this ad was taken down due to Elon Musk having a “far-right political agenda.” I decided to check the Twitter ad policy, and that policy does say that the promotion of “adult sexual content” is not permitted.
Some of the examples of of this content would include the following:
•Full and partial nudity
•Modeled clothing that is sexual in nature
I think that perhaps this ad could be deemed to fall under the second bullet point, but I believe that would be quite a reach. That would mean that virtually all swimwear ads would also be prohibited.
I think Twiitter/X owes an explanation for this. Was this ad really banned? If so, why? Also why is the aforementioned account shadow banned (if that is true)?
What are everyone’s thoughts? Should this ad be permitted on Twitter? If not, why not?
Rex Archer, M.D., M.P.H. retweeted
Remember to never leave a child alone in a car, even for a few minutes and even if the car is running. #LookBeforeYouLock
Here are some tips if you see a child or pet alone in a car:
kidsandcars.org/2019/03/01/w…
#HeatSafety #kswx
Somewhere between 1 out of every two and one out of every three Kansas City residents who died over the past decade was due to a combination of just 6 factors. Lack of robust social connections was one of those 6.
Social connections help protect health and lengthen life. Scientists are finding that our links to others can affect our health. Social connections can influence our biology and well-being, whether with family, friends, neighbors, romantic partners, or others.
From @NIH
ALT This graphic is split into four pieces. One has two people leaning on one another with hearts floating around them. The next has three people pedaling on exercise bikes. One image has two people painting together. The last image shows people gardening.
Rex Archer, M.D., M.P.H. retweeted
The extreme heat was not just your imagination. It was hot! July 3-5 are the hottest days on record since at least 1940. Heat records were broken around the globe.
nytimes.com/2023/07/06/clima…
And the miracle form of physical activity is … 🥁 drum roll nccih.nih.gov/health/tai-chi…
The miracle drug? Physical activity. bit.ly/3NNZQuJ
Rex Archer, M.D., M.P.H. retweeted
So help me out @GOP is this big government or small government? Are Republican AGs some sort of morality police for the free market? If consumers don't like what Target is doing, they can go to Kohls. That's the free market concept of the economy. nypost.com/2023/07/06/republ…
Bad policy reduces life expectancy and increases the chances of dying early. This might have been avoided if the Supreme Court followed common sense ethics rules.
According to a new @KFF poll, "68 percent of OBGYNs said the effects of Dobbs have made the management of pregnancy-related medical emergencies worse, while 64 percent said the ruling has worsened pregnancy-related mortality."
washingtonpost.com/politics/…
Rex Archer, M.D., M.P.H. retweeted
Today we are celebrating 125 years of excellence in #osteopathic medical education, collaboration, and advocacy. Thank you to all our members, partners, and stakeholders for your invaluable contributions to the advancement of #MedEd. Here's to a future filled with innovation, compassion, and health equity. Cheers to another 125 years! 🥳🥳 #AACOM125
Rex Archer, M.D., M.P.H. retweeted
Tips for preventing heat-related illness:
🌞 Take breaks often when outdoors
👕 Wear loose-fitting clothes
💧 Drink plenty of water
👴 Check-in on elderly or people who may need extra help during the heat
🚗 NEVER leave kids or pets in parked vehicles
bit.ly/2GNObcx
Rex Archer, M.D., M.P.H. retweeted
Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Ensure your loved ones and neighbors are safe from the heat and remain #WeatherReady. bit.ly/HeatSafety
ALT Heat Impacts on Vulnerable Populations. Pregnant: Extreme heat events have been associated with adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight, preterm birth, infant mortality, and congenital cataracts. Newborns: Newborns are extra sensitive to heat because their ability to regulate body temperature is limited. Children: Young children and infants are particularly vulnerable to heat, as their bodies are less able to adapt to heat than adults. Those under four are especially vulnerable. Elderly: Older adults, especially those who have preexisting diseases, take certain medications, live alone or have limited mobility are at higher risk for heat illness. Chronic Illness: People with chronic medical conditions are more likely to have a serious health problem during a heat wave.
Rex Archer, M.D., M.P.H. retweeted
#UVradiation from the ☀️ causes over 1.5 million skin cancers every year. To protect yourself,
🌴 seek shade
😎 wear protective clothing, sunglasses & hat
🧴 apply sunscreen
Our SunSmart Global UV app also gives you advice when you are outside 👉bit.ly/3N4VThD
This message at the new Platte County Health Department reminds us of the primary importance of prevention over attempting a cure.
If there even is a cure.
Dr. Bruce Dart, Tulsa County Health Department Director and Executive Committee member of the international Public Health Accreditation Board gave the keynote address to standing room only crowd of several hundred supporters for the dedication ceremony of the new location.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure if there even is a cure!
Brilliant work quantifying the economic burden of health (& education) disparities. In 2018, racial and ethnic health disparities cost the U.S. economy $451 billion, a 41% increase from the previous estimate of $320 billion in 2014. Prevention best buy.
nih.gov/news-events/news-rel…
This is important for all elected officials to understand. Our residents in KCMO overwhelmingly voted to approve the Kansas City Health Department inspecting rental properties to ensure that residents were protected from the landlords who were not providing safe housing.
In a new Q&A, @rmehdipa discusses her #MQ100 article on #housing as a human right and determinant of health & which policies can reduce housing and health disparities CC @umichsph #HealthEquity buff.ly/446l0cX
Rex Archer, M.D., M.P.H. retweeted
Kansas City! Vote for the City Council TODAY! Polls close at 7PM!
Get informed before you vote -> PEN General Election Voter Guide, which is out in both English & Spanish! @UNI_KansasCity @RevEDKC
View English — tinyurl.com/penvoterguide
View Spanish — tinyurl.com/PENguiadelvotant…
OSHA should overrule this and make it clear that it will fine any employees who does not give water breaks.
It's TEXAS again.
The Governor signed House Bill 2127, which will nullify any local city ordinances that require water breaks for employees who work in the heat and prevent any local jurisdiction in the state from passing such laws in the future.
It's called the "Death Star" law because it prevents any local city or county government in the state from passing laws that contradict anything in Texas state code.
Read More: Death on the Job: Texas Says "NO" To Water Breaks in the Heat | 103kkcn.com/ixp/469/p/death-…