The Urban Health Collaborative (UHC) at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health produces briefs to disseminate information to a range of stakeholders. Past topics have included levels of health and health determinants in Philadelphia neighborhoods and other urban areas, novel methodological approaches in urban health, and promising urban health policies.

The UHC publishes several different types of briefs which can serve as a resource for community leaders, local organizations, providers, and other stakeholders.

Data Briefs

Data briefs describe and analyze urban health and health determinants.

Gun Deaths in Big Cities

Drug Overdose Deaths in Big Cities

Using the Big Cities Health Inventory to Examine Obesity and City Environment

Police Violence is a Public Health Issue

The Impact of COVID-19 in Latino Communities in Philadelphia

COVID-19 in Context: Racism and Racial Inequities in Philadelphia

Obesity and Cutting Meals in Philadelphia

Behavioral Health in Philadelphia

Neighborhood Poverty and Health in Philadelphia

Alcohol Outlets and Violence in Philadelphia

Community Briefs

Community profiles provide a snapshot of factors affecting health in a particular neighborhood.

Models for Community-Academic Partnerships: West Philly Promise Neighborhood

Cancer and Cancer Health Disparities in Philadelphia

Health Profile of Kensington

Community Violence Profile of Eastern North Philadelphia

Home Preservation and Health

Health Profile of West Philadelphia

Methods Briefs

Methods briefs explore novel methodological approaches to studying urban areas.

Estimating Health in Small Areas

Measuring Gentrification

Policy Briefs

Policy briefs analyze how policies affect health in urban areas.

Immigration Enforcement and Health

Indoor Dining and COVID-19

Paid Sick Leave Strengthens Vaccination Rates, Narrows Disparities

Narrative Briefs

Narrative briefs provide detail on a particular tool or product and demonstrate the different ways in which they can be used.

Tracking Inequities in COVID-19 Related Outcomes

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