• Current Projects - (2)
• Publications - (1)

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Current Projects - (2)

• Lung Diseases Among Coal Miners
  Coal miners are at increased risk of lung diseases. Using secondary datasets, we will assess the distribution of lung diseases across regions, identify patterns of healthcare utilization among miners relative to HRSA-funded Black Lung Clinics, and compare healthcare utilization patterns, behaviors, and comorbidities among miners and non-miners.
  Research center: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
  Topics: Chronic diseases and conditions, Environmental and agricultural health, Health disparities and health equity, Health services
  
• The Association of Occupation with Mental Illnesses and Death by Suicide
  This study examines the association of occupational risk factors with mental illnesses, all-cause mortality, and suicide.
  Research center: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
  Topics: Health disparities and health equity, Mental and behavioral health, Social determinants of health
  

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Publications - (1)

• The Prevalence of Chronic Diseases Among Current and Ex-Miners in the United States
  Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
  Date: 12/2019
  This paper compares the prevalence and odds of chronic diseases among ex-miners and current miners, adjusting for certain variables that might influence health outcomes. The analysis found that the prevalence of chronic disease is significantly higher among ex-miners.