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The National Institutes of Health has identified polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a major public health problem for women in the United States. PCOS is a set of symptoms due to elevated androgens (male hormones) in females. PCOS is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors and has no cure. It is the most common endocrine disorder among ... Read More »

Social workers are uniquely situated to lead community-based efforts to reduce gun violence, which has been identified as a prevalent and pressing public health concern. The current literature, however, has not addressed the frameworks guiding community-based interventions for gun violence. The most recent issue of the journal Health & Social Work, co-published by NASW Press and Oxford University Press, is ... Read More »