Introduction The information technology revolution in low-income communities is well underway.

Abstract Climate change presents significant threats to human health, especially for low-income urban communities in the Global South. Despite numerous studies of heat stress, surprisingly little is known about temperatures actually encountered by people their homes, or benefits affordable adaptations. This paper examines indoor air temperature measurements gathered from 47 living rooms within ...

OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence and characteristics of tobacco sales and point-of-sale promotions and advertising in predominantly Latino business districts, and in comparison districts; and the economic importance of tobacco sales and marketing to Latino owned small businesses. DESIGN Observational surveys of retail establishments and interviews with store managers. SETTING Demographica...

Although rates of childhood obesity among the general population are alarmingly high, they are higher still in ethnic minority and low-income communities. The disparities pose a major challenge for policymakers and practitioners planning strategies for obesity prevention. In this article Shiriki Kumanyika and Sonya Grier summarize differences in childhood obesity prevalence by race and ethnicit...