Nicholas Yell, MS, PhD

• Current Projects - (3)
• Publications - (2)

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Current Projects - (3)

• Environmental Influences on Child Health: A Snapshot of Children's Health in the United States
  The environment in which a child grows up strongly influences their health in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Using data for 2022 and 2023 from five national data sets, this project will provide a comprehensive update on rural-urban differences in child health in the United States.
  Research center: University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
  Topics: Children and adolescents, Chronic diseases and conditions, Healthcare access, Obesity, Oral health, Poverty, Public health, Social determinants of health
  
• Examining the Costs Associated With Dental Restorative Services in the Absence of Preventive Services Among Pediatric Medicaid Beneficiaries by Rurality
  This project will examine the costs associated with pediatric dental restorative services in the absence of preventive services. This study focuses on children with Medicaid who have historically been less likely to receive preventive dental care with subsequent impacts on pain, infections, and overall development.
  Research center: University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
  Topics: Children and adolescents, Health promotion and disease prevention, Medicaid and CHIP, Oral health, Poverty, Public health, Social determinants of health
  
• Rural-Urban Differences in Food-Store Access and Food Security
  This study will inform rural community members and policy makers about access to food supply and food security that can help guide the development and implementation of relevant interventions.
  Research center: University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
  Topics: Health promotion and disease prevention, Poverty, Public health, Social determinants of health, Transportation
  

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Publications - (2)