By Emily Mrakovcic Illustration by Ella Olea Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus, also known as HIV, is present in several regions around the world. Although the virus has the same transmission mechanisms and symptoms regardless of its locality, HIV is experienced very differently across the globe.¹ This is due to several cultural and social factors […]
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Rhode Island’s Affordable Housing Crisis and Its Role in Determining Health
By Emily Mrakovcic To students attending Brown, Rhode Island is a charming state with cozy residential avenues and picturesque downtown shops. However, life on College Hill is far from the reality that many Rhode Islanders face. The state is currently amidst a homelessness and affordable housing crisis that has impacted an increasing percentage of low […]