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Addressing the Connection Between Policing and Population Health
Health IT Analytics July 13, 2021
A recent study model shows the effect police actions can have on a community and population health.
A new University of Washington study model looks at the impact law enforcement has on population health. Specific police actions, such as arrests or shootings, have a direct and immediate effect on individuals involved in the incidents. However, researchers wonder how the action impacts those living in the community and their health.
Due to the large number of people law enforcement directly interacts with, researchers suspect that policing might be a clear but not well-understood factor of population health.
However, understanding how law enforcement impacts the mental, physical, social, and structural health as well as the overall well-being of a community is...
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