Category: Health

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  A Geographic Analysis of Tobacco Advertising in Oneida, Madison, and Herkimer Counties, NY

  Started: March 3, 2014

  The BRiDGES Tobacco Prevention Team approached Syracuse Community Geography and requested maps that would show the locations of licensed tobacco retailers in Herkimer, Oneida and Madison Counties. Thus, maps that overlay the locations [ … ]

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  Syracuse Hunger Project

  Started: October 23, 2013

  In 2003, the Samaritan Center of Syracuse, NY noticed an issue with food assistance programs in the city. All around Syracuse, food pantries were reporting an increase in demand for supplies. As a [ … ]

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  Mapping Alcohol Outlet Density and Public Health Outcomes in Madison County, NY

  Started: January 16, 2012

  Recent research demonstrates a link between proximity to alcohol outlets and a variety of negative public health and safety outcomes