<p>Depression/anxiety problems increased for urban, racial- and ethnic-minority children during versus six months before the pandemic</p>
<p>Young and racial minority populations, those with low socioeconomic status more likely to have higher frequency use</p>
<p>In nationwide survey, a majority of U.S. breast oncologists report that Black women encounter more barriers to genetic counseling, testing</p>
<p>Largest annual percentage change seen among Black girls</p>
<p>No significant change seen in overdose death rates overall from 2018 to 2019, but rate increased among non-Hispanic Blacks</p>
<p>Children from families with lower income and those from minority racial/ethnic groups also most likely to have COVID-19<strong>-</strong>related school closures</p>
<p>Biggest increases seen among Black, Hispanic individuals, although they were less likely to be living alone</p>
<p>Race appears to be an important social determinant</p>
<p>Women disproportionately excluded in minimum hours requirement; tenure requirement excludes Blacks, indigenous, multiracial workers<em></em></p>
<p>But authors say transparent information from public officials is needed to overcome persistent vaccine skepticism</p>