Health

Urban Review: Parks versus People, Prenatal Care in Texas and School to Prison Research

This week's roundup covers a new analysis of maternal risk factors across Texas, asks whether big park projects and the communities around them can get along, looks at law enforcement referrals in schools after high-profile shootings and even a Drake reference.

Q+A: Why The Harvey Health and Housing Registry Needs You

An innovative study tracking the effects of Hurricane Harvey looks for input from Houston-area residents, whether they were directly affected by the storm or not.

How City Demographics Affect Parks

A study of city ParkScores reveals inequities tied to a city's racial and ethnic composition and other factors.

Map: Basketball Hoops Per Capita, City by City

Among the metrics in the latest ParkScore rankings, basketball hoops per 10,000 residents.

Asthma, Safety Among Concerns For Pasadena Residents

A survey from several neighborhoods near the Ship Channel shows significant health burdens and highlights Harvey-related concerns.