#Rapid Health Survey

Mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires extends beyond burn zones

The 2023 Maui wildfires were linked to significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety among residents, with impacts extending beyond the burn zones and closely tied to housing and income disruption. That’s according to a new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study published March 11 in “JAMA Psychiatry.”

Hawaiʻi’s health perceptions declining: New survey reveals widening disparities

Hawaiʻi residents are reporting a decline in their own health outlook and face escalating barriers to care, according to a new statewide survey released today. The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s Rapid Health Survey reveals widening healthcare disparities are disproportionately affecting Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and low-income communities across the islands.

UH: Native Hawaiians, Filipinos report lower health, well-being after pandemic

A recent survey conducted by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization highlights the significant differences in health outcomes across socio-economic and demographic groups in Hawaiʻi.