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Virus Spread
Natasha Higdon
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December 3, 2018
Professor David Stribbards
Introduction
There are different virus’ that affect people across the world. It can be noted that the increased development of cities has led to the potential risks as well as challenges based on emerging infectious diseases. They have associated many risk factors with the spread of diseases in the US cities. These factors are housing conditions, people’s movement, etc. that has led to a change or proliferation of insect vectors. Other factors that have led to the spread or outbreak of viruses are poor sanitation and insufficient water supply. This has contributed to the comfortable breeding ground for insects, which carry pathogens and another transmitted infection. This paper presents information about a virus outbreak in US cities and prevalence rates based on age.
Virus Infections
Cities are considered as the perfect hotbed and breeding ground for viruses and the spread of disease as more people move to crowded areas. As the world becomes more urbanized, the more cities will grow or develop; these cities might be kept clean or well maintained. Even though big cities have all the required health care facilities such as a sanitation department, but the moment the population increases the city always outgrows these service. According to the study conducted by Adda, (2016), there is an increased number of people traveling in the US, and this might be the reason for the virus outbreak. The individual cities in the United States have shown different transmission patterns, which are different due to climate variation etc.
Figure 1: Virus Prevalence
The Figure above presents virus spread according to the age. The findings show that people aged less than years are highly affected by the virus as compared to any other age group. This age group has reported a high number of cases in most cities in the US. The ages least affected are between 19 and 30; this group has a lower number of cases in all cities as compared to any other group. People aged 18 years and less has a high prevalence rate of 0.43 while those aged between 19 and 30 had a prevalence rate of 0.154. The findings imply that younger people are highly affected by virus across all cities in the US.
References
Adda, J. (2016). Economic activity and the spread of viral diseases: Evidence from high-frequency data. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 131(2), 891-941.
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EMERGING ISSUES-The Changing Demographic and the Natural Environment in Texas: Taking a proactive role in combating tomorrow’s challenges
1. EMERGING ISSUES
The Changing Demographic and the Natural Environment in Texas: Taking a
proactive role in combating tomorrow’s challenges
By: Michael O. Adams, Ph.D., Jay Aiyer, Esq., & Subria
Lapps, MPA
Texas Southern University, Department of Political Science
October 10, 2013
S
2. Purpose
S The objective of this presentation is to discuss emerging areas of
concern for the Texas Association of Black City Council Members
and their constituencies.
S The presentation will discuss persistent issues such as
poverty, food deserts, and race relations. However, these
persistent issues will be presented in the context of emerging
issues related to demographic changes and environmental justice
concerns.
S
The presentation will demonstrate correlations and distinctions in
each issue and seek to provide general recommendations on how
change can be made to recognize opportunities for
economic, social, and political mobility benefiting persons residing
in Texas.
4. rd
83
Legislature on Water
Approximately 25 water related bills were introduced in the house and
senate during the 83rd Texas Legislature
S
SJR1: proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation
and use of funds in the state treasury to provide financial assistance for
certain projects related to economic development and water
infrastructure and for the transfer to the funds of money from the
economic stabilization fund.
S
SB654 relating to the enforcement of water conservation and
animal care and control ordinances of a municipality by civil action or
quasi-judicial enforcement; providing civil penalties.
S
HB2105 Relating to municipally owned utility systems; authorizing
the imposition of fees by a utility board of trustees.
S
HB2767 Relating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of
certain waste arising out of or incidental to the drilling for or production
of oil or gas.
6. Air Quality Comparison Chart
• Air pollution
linked to insulin
resistance in
children
• Air pollution
impacts visible
minorities, partic
ularly
Blacks, more
than any other
group
•
*Fine liquid or solids such
as dust, smoke, fumes, or
smog found in air or
emissions. (EPA definition)
7. Hydraulic Fracturing & The
Environment
S
Hydraulic fracturing is a well stimulation process used to maximize the extraction of
underground resources; including oil, natural gas, geothermal energy, and even water.
(EPA Definition)
8. Water Contamination
S
December 2011 report by the EPA reiterate results from a 2010 study that
studied both commercial and residential water wells indicating water
contamination was present as a result of hydraulic fracturing
EPA FINDING
S
The samples were consistent with chemicals identified in earlier EPA
results released in 2010 and are generally below established health and
safety standards.
S
EPA’s analysis of samples taken from the Agency’s monitoring wells in the
aquifer indicates detection of synthetic chemicals, like glycols and alcohols
consistent with gas production and hydraulic fracturing fluids, benzene
concentrations well above Safe Drinking Water Act standards and high
methane levels.
Corresponding report by Pro Publica indicate benzene at 50
times the levels safe for the public in addition to
acetone, toluene, naphthalene and diesel fuel.
9. Water Related Legislation in Texas
S 2012 Texas Supreme Court Ruling: The Edwards Aquifer
Authority and the State of Texas Petitioners v. Burrell Day
and Joel McDaniel, Respondents
S Giving land owner rights to request payment if a water
authority imposes restrictions on the amount of groundwater
they can extract from their land
12. The Environment & Livable Cities
S
Cities in Texas that have experienced long-term extreme drought:
S
S
McAllen , Texas
Lubbock, Texas
S
Barnett Shale located in Dallas-Fort Worth experienced increases in earthquakes as
a result of fracking
S
Challenges
S
S
S
S
Increase in level and force of hurricanes and increased flooding in both rural and
urban centers
Addressing challenge of growing aging and disabled populations in emergencies
Racial and ethnic diversity, particularly, breaking down language barriers in emergency
preparedness
Increased populations and the challenges of serving more with less
13. Food Deserts
S The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines a food desert
as a census tract in which one-third of the population
lives more than one mile from the nearest large
supermarket or grocery store in an urban area, and more
than 10 miles in a rural area. (Definition by USDA)
14. Food Deserts
S USDA 15% of person living in cities and rural areas
across Texas live in food deserts (1+ miles in cities/10+
miles in rural areas from grocery store with fresh
produce)
S Texas has least amount of supermarkets per capita
across all U.S States (forabettertexas.rog)
S 2000 report 26% of counties were labeled food deserts
(mostly in West Texas and Panhadle.
15. Food Deserts & Poverty
Poverty MAP. 2011 Population Survey(CPS), 2011 Annual Social and Economic Supplement:
http://www.povertyusa.org/the-state-of-poverty/poverty-map-state/#
16. CONNECTING POVERTY &
FOOD DESERTS
S Texas Ranks # 12 in the amount of persons living in poverty
S 18.5% of Texas residents live in poverty
S 7.6% live in Deep Poverty
S 26.6% of Texas children live in Poverty (Persons under the age of
S
S
S
S
S
17)
11.4% of persons 65 years of age and older live in poverty in Texas
23.3% of persons with disability are living in poverty n Texas
19.9% of persons living in poverty are women
16.9% of persons living in poverty are men
2012 CDC report 29.2% of all Texans are obese
Poverty MAP. (2011). Population Survey(CPS), 2011 Annual Social and Economic Supplement. Retrieved from:
http://www.povertyusa.org/the-state-of-poverty/poverty-map-state/#
17. USDA Food Desert Locator
Map is labeled/color
coded for food desert
ranking by distance and
status as
Low Income (LI) and
Low Access (LA) and
by distance from
grocery stores ([green]1
and 10
miles, [orange].5 and
10 miles, [[red] 1 and
20miles, [yellow]using
vehicle access
How To Find A Food Desert Near You. http://tpr.org/post/how-find-food-desertnear-you ( Map generated by USDA Food Desert Locator:
Due to the federal government
shutdown, we were not able to
access a map of Texas for the
purpose of this presentation.
18. Economic Opportunities in the
Fight Against Food Deserts
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Use USDA locator to identify areas of economic opportunity
Turn Vacant lots into pop-up farmers markets- Adopt immediate solutions until
permanent once can be made:
Micro-loans to provide start-up support for community gardens
Provide areas for shared Community garden spaces
Leveraging local programs ex. Urban Harvest in Houston (nonprofit organization
that goes into schools to teach gardening to children in Afterschool programs and
also assists in running local farmers markets.
Develop zoning laws that limit the amount of fast food chains permitted in a certain
square mile
Create tax abatements for grocery stores willing to come into cities across Texas
Develop marketing campaigns with the help of local, state, and federal agencies and
nonprofit organizations to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles
19. Cities Investing in Reducing
Food Deserts
S
City of St. Louis, Missouri-Land Reutilization Authority lease vacant lots for $1.00/year to community
organizations and neighborhood groups for community gardens (the groups are responsible for all
upkeep)
S
City of Baltimore, vacant to value properties. Attract first-time homebuyers to encourage neighborhood
stability and attractive more diverse retail opportunities
S
Offering incentives and tax breaks to small businesses for specific development i.e grocery stores
S
New York City Green Cart Program developed in 2008 provided 1000 permits where mobile carts vendors
sell fresh fruits and vegetables across the 5 boroughs. 350 Bronx, 350 Brooklyn, 150 Manhattan, 100
Queens, 50 Staten Island. Carts are permitted in areas designated by high need
S
New York City “Healthy Bodega Initiative” providing grants t o small stores for proper storage and
advertising help in order to encourage them to have more fresh produce.
S
Farmers markets in Philadelphia (food bucket) that accept food stamps making it easier for access at
small markets.
S
New York (health Bucket) provide 2$ rebate for every 5$ spent in food stamps (Similar programs:
Philadelphia, Boston and across Michigan
21. Demographic Shifts
S Hispanics/Latinos represent the largest minority group in
the United States
S Expected to rise to 30.2% by 2050
S Aging white population vs. young growing Hispanic/Latino
Population and relatively steady Black population
22. FUTURE OF EDUCATION
S Texas makes up the 2nd biggest primary and secondary school
enrollment in the U.S (9% of the U.S total)
S Projected growth of 900,000 students between 2010 and 2040
S Hispanic growth from 2010 to 2040=60.9%, Black Decline
9.5%, White Decline 25.9%
S 55.5% of students in 2006-2007 considered economically
disadvantaged
S Alicia R Chacon International school in El Paso, TX focus on
the dual language and two-way dual language (for English
speakers to learn Spanish) model providing equal emphasis
between Spanish and English language learning.
23. Aging Populations &
Healthcare
Number of persons (1,000s)
Texas Population Projections by Age
25,000
20,000
Age
0-19 years
#REF
! 20-39
years
#REF
!
40-59
#REF
years
!
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2000 2005 2010 2012 2015 2020 2025 2030
Incidents of
substance
abuse, suic
ide, and
mental
diseases
increase as
the
population
age
increases
24. Voting
S
Case of Compton California
S
S
S
S
S
Growing Latinos population transformed the decade old Black City Council
Shift in the balance of needs of each population
Continued challenge of language barriers among English and Spanish
Speakers
Racism among minorities -
Looking at Texas
S
S
Hispanic populations have surpassed Blacks in Houston and San Antonio
The continued presence of racial polarization in voting means Blacks need
to develop strong coalition in order to maintain a stake in the political
spectrum that will soon be dominated by Hispanics/Latinos
26. PEW INSTITUTE SURVEY: Do Blacks and
Hispanics Get Along? Yes, but Not
Always, and Not about Everything
S
“Nearly half of all blacks also say immigrants reduce job opportunities for blacks
while fewer than four-in-10 Hispanics agree.”
S
63% of Hispanics (representing those with some college education indicate that
Blacks and Latinos get along well)
S
73% of Blacks with some college education indicate that Blacks/Hispanics get along
well
S
Older persons and persons with higher income in both groups view that
blacks/Latinos get along
S
Counties where African Americans are the dominant group indicate that
Blacks/Latinos have better relationships (72% of blacks hold this believe) (65% of
Hispanics hold this belief)
27. Blacks Believe Discrimination
Widespread, Hispanic, Whites Less
Convinced
% that say blacks commonly face
discrimination (Blacks)
In none of
the areas
19%
At least one
81%
All four
areas
26%
Three or
more areas
50%
Two or
more
68%
65% of Blacks
believe
experience of
discrimination in
home buying
FOUR AREAS: applying for a job, buying a house or renting an apartment, applying
to college, shopping or dining out.
Source: Pew Institute Do Blacks and Hispanics Get Along? Yes, but Not Always, and Not about
28. Blacks Believe Discrimination
Widespread, Hispanic, Whites Less
Convinced
% that say blacks commonly face
discrimination (Hispanics)
All four areas
11%
In none of the
areas
45%
At least one
55%
Three or more
areas
23%
Two or more
34%
36% of Hispanics
believe they
experience
discrimination in
home buying
FOUR AREAS: applying for a job, buying a house or renting an apartment, applying to college, shopping or dining out.
29. PEW INSTITUTE SURVEY: Do Blacks and
Hispanics Get Along? Yes, but Not
Always, and Not about Everything
S When counties are of “low density”, 50% of Hispanics and 57%
of Blacks believe the groups get along.
S In counties with high concentration of Hispanics, approximately
67% of Blacks and 60% of Hispanics believe the groups get
along
S Blacks still point out discrimination in housing and employment
(67% of Blacks “almost always” experience discrimination in
jobs
S Hispanics tend to believe that discrimination in the areas are
less frequent (Only 36% of Hispanics “almost always”
experience discrimination in applying for jobs)
30. Income Disparities in the U.S
S
Household Income of Whites is 20 times
that of Blacks and 18 times that of Hispanic
households
S
“market bubble in 2006 and the recession
that followed from late 2007 to mid-2009
took a far greater toll on the wealth of
minorities than whites”
S
2009 Figures (wealth= assets-debt) African
American households$5,677 and Hispanic
Households $6,325, White Households
$113,149
S
2005 Figures for zero or negative @29% for
Blacks, 23% Hispanics, 11% for whites
S
2009 figures for zero or negative net worth=
Blacks 35% and Hispanics 31%
Kochhar, R., Fry, R., and Taylor, P. (2011). Wealth Gaps Rise to Record Highs Between
Whites, Blacks, Hispanics. http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2011/07/26/wealth-gaps-rise-to-record-highsbetween-whites-blacks-hispanics/
31. Income Disparities in the U.S
S From 2005 to 2009 Hispanic net worth drop from $18,359 to
%6,325
S Approximately 2/3 of net worth comes from home equity ( living
in areas most adversely impacted by downturn
S From 2005 to 2009 Black household net worth dropped from
$12,124 to $5,677 (53% drop) . 59% of network comes from
home equity…also took on more unsecured debt
S 2009 24% of Black and 24% of Hispanics had only a car as
assets compared with 6% of whites
32. Building Strength through Empathy
S Why does it matter if we get along?
S The data suggests that the perception of discrimination is
different for both groups yet there is some share in each areas
that impacts the social and economic mobility valued by both
groups.
S There still exists a huge gap in wealth equality for the two
groups in comparison with Whites.
S In times of economic downturn, the fight for jobs can
encourage media sensationalism that Latinos/Hispanics are
“taking our jobs” yet the data suggests the diff. in wealth is
meager
S
Divisive rhetoric is counter-productive to coalition building and it will
cripple local efforts for grassroots efforts
33. Embracing the Benefits of
Multiculturalism in Texas
S
Blacks and Latinos have some shared experiences as it pertains to discrimination in
housing and jobs though strides for each group has occurred and changed at
different intervals
S
The post-Civil Rights Era did not erase discriminatory practices but it did provide
safeguards that have helped all minorities (i.e. Fairer Housing Practices, College
Admission etc…
S
Unfair environmental practices impact minorities more than any other group.
Blacks/Latinos need to develop strong coalitions to combat dangerous
environmental practices threatening their communities
S
Blacks/Latinos dominate the prison system and shared advocacy could create a
much stronger voice for minorities in Texas both socially, politically, and
economically
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Illustration available at: http://www.propublica.org/special/hydraulic-fracturing-nationalLearn about regulation standards in Texas and who to contact : http://fracfocus.org/regulations-state
U.S Environmental Protection Agency.(December 8, 2011). EPA Releases Draft Findings of Pavillion, Wyoming Ground Water Investigation for Public Comment and Independent Scientific Review. Retrieved from: http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/931381dfcd9a5c308525779700424ccd/ef35bd26a80d6ce3852579600065c94e!opendocumentLustgarten, A. (November 10, 2011). EPA Finds Compund Used in Fracking in Wyoming Aquifer.
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Using this as a tool to better understand the fundamental need and economic opportunities
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration & U.S Administration on Aging. Policy Academy State Profile: Texas. Retrieved from: http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/AoA_Programs/HPW/Behavioral/docs2/Texas.pdf on October 1, 2013There is a need for legislation and community programs that address substance abuse and mental health in the context of illness and addiction and end the criminalization of these activities.
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