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America's Obesity Crisis: The Health and Economic Costs of Excess Weight
This study calculates the prevalence and economic effects of diseases related to obesity and overwe
ight in the United States.
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video
Loneliness as a Risk Factor: Making Connections to Improve Health
Loneliness and social isolation are on the rise, leading many to call these phenomena a public hea
lth epidemic in the United States. Loneliness is an emerging risk factor that has huge implications for personal, economic and societal well-being.
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A Conversation with Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Commerce | The American Workforce
It is no secret that the United States has a workforce-development challenge. Human capital is the
most important intangible asset, yet parts of the American labor force face significant uncertainty amid structural changes in the economy.
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5G: A Tech Revolution With National Security Implications
The rollout of 5th generation cellular networks worldwide has become a national security issue for
the United States and a point of contention not only with China but also Europe.
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video
Food is Medicine
We are in the midst of a food revolution fueled by shifting consumer preferences, emerging nutriti
on science, geopolitical shifts and health crises.
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First Step, and Not the Last: Criminal Justice Reform
The United States is home to 5 percent of the world's total population, and 25 percent of the worl
d's total prison population.
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article
FinTech in Focus October 15, 2018
In this issue:
Industry Headlines »
Global Developments »
article
How to Build a Strong Caregiving Workforce
When it comes to being an advocate for the rights of domestic workers, MacArthur Fellow Ai-jen Poo i
s on the front line.
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article
Building a Strong Home Care Workforce: An interview with Longevity Innovator Ai-jen Poo
(Advances in science and public health are increasing longevity and enhancing the quality of life fo
r people around the world.
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FinTech in Focus October 30, 2018
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Industry Headlines »
Global Developments »
article
Addressing the Insurance Gap in Asia
Asia continues to lead the world in economic growth.
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Preparing for Postindustrial Asia: The Upskilling Imperative
As the Asian manufacturing sector continues to experience a sustained contraction, it has become cle
ar that their economies are heading towards the same postindustrial destina
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