Dr. Jennifer Runkle is an Environmental Epidemiologist with wide-ranging experience translating science into action-based solutions for a variety of stakeholders. Dr. Runkle has worked alongside communities on important population health issues of concern, including the impact of a port expansion on urban air quality, a technological disaster on access to medical care, and occupational exposure to chemicals on reproductive health. more

Works (112)

Updated: March 6th, 2026 05:09

2026 article

Disparities in suicide risk trajectories among youth during the COVID ‐19 pandemic

Ryan, S. C., Thompson, M. P., Sugg, M. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, January 26). Journal of Research on Adolescence.

By: S. Ryan*, M. Thompson*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle*

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Female; Humans; Male; Young Adult; Black or African American / psychology; Black or African American / statistics & numerical data; COVID-19 / psychology; Pandemics; Risk Factors; Suicide / statistics & numerical data; Suicide / psychology; United States / epidemiology; White
topics (OpenAlex): Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; COVID-19 and Mental Health; Mental Health via Writing
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2026 article

Help-Seeking Patterns during Weather Events: 2-1-1 Service Calls among Service-Connected Unhoused Populations in Louisiana from 2014 to 2023

Sugg, M. M., Ryan, S. C., Erb, M., Bigelow, J., Holbein, A., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, February 17). Journal of Urban Health, Vol. 2.

By: M. Sugg*, S. Ryan*, M. Erb*, J. Bigelow*, A. Holbein* & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Data-Driven Disease Surveillance; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Digital Mental Health Interventions
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 3, 2026

2026 article

Multiple marginalized identities: Multilevel analysis of COVID-19 impacts on youth mental and behavioral health

Runkle, J. D., Herbst, K., Ryan, S. C., Thompson, M. P., & Sugg, M. M. (2026, January 25). Personalized Medicine in Psychiatry, Vol. 1.

By: J. Runkle n, K. Herbst n, S. Ryan*, M. Thompson* & M. Sugg*

topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and Mental Health; Racial and Ethnic Identity Research; Youth Education and Societal Dynamics; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 27, 2026

2026 article

Pathways linking poverty and mental health: Causal mediation analysis in Southern Appalachia.

Runkle, J. D., Herbst, K., Bradley, J., & Braasch, E. (2026, February 16). Rural Mental Health.

By: J. Runkle*, K. Herbst, J. Bradley & E. Braasch

topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies; Homelessness and Social Issues
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
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1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 19, 2026

2026 article

Retrospective interrupted time-series evaluation of mental distress among transgender and gender diverse youth after Hurricane Ian (2022)

Ryan, S. C., Sugg, M. M., Thompson, M. P., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, February 12). The Journal of LGBTQ+ Mental Health.

By: S. Ryan*, M. Sugg*, M. Thompson* & J. Runkle*

topics (OpenAlex): LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy; COVID-19 and Mental Health; Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 19, 2026

2026 article

Spatial Analysis of Flood Risk, Neighborhood Characteristics, and Chronic Health Conditions in North Carolina

Ulrich, S. E., Sugg, M. M., Hatcher, S. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, February 1). GeoHealth, Vol. 2.

By: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, S. Hatcher* & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Flood Risk Assessment and Management; Disaster Management and Resilience; Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2026

2026 article

Temperature extremes and maternal health: differential risks of severe maternal morbidity during heatwaves and coldwaves in North Carolina

Ulrich, S. E., Sugg, M. M., Roy, M., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, February 1). International Journal of Biometeorology, Vol. 2.

By: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, M. Roy* & J. Runkle n

MeSH headings : Humans; North Carolina / epidemiology; Female; Pregnancy; Adult; Maternal Health / statistics & numerical data; Extreme Heat / adverse effects; Hot Temperature / adverse effects; Young Adult; Cold Temperature / adverse effects; Pregnancy Complications / epidemiology; Morbidity
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Air Quality and Health Impacts; Thermal Regulation in Medicine
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2026

2026 article

Temperature extremes contribute to suicide-related help-seeking through multiple pathways: Evidence from crisis hotline data (2019–2023)

Ryan, S. C., Sugg, M. M., Schwandt, V., Crespo, S., Lindzey, S., & Runkle, J. D. (2026, February 11). PLOS Mental Health.

By: S. Ryan*, M. Sugg*, V. Schwandt*, S. Crespo*, S. Lindzey* & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; COVID-19 and Mental Health; Mental Health Research Topics
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: March 4, 2026

2025 article

A small area analysis of acute exposure to temperatures and mental health in North Carolina

Ryan, S. C., Wertis, L., Sugg, M. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2025, February 4). International Journal of Biometeorology, Vol. 2.

By: S. Ryan, L. Wertis*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: S. Ryan*, L. Wertis*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Temperature; Mental health; Behavioral disorders; Small-area analysis; DLNM
MeSH headings : North Carolina / epidemiology; Humans; Female; Male; Adult; Middle Aged; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Emergency Service, Hospital / statistics & numerical data; Adolescent; Temperature; Young Adult; Aged; Mental Health / statistics & numerical data; Child; Child, Preschool; Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology; Infant
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Health, psychology, and well-being; Health disparities and outcomes
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 17, 2025

2025 article

Assessing the impact of heatwaves on emergency visits for major depression and suicidal ideation in youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Runkle, J. D., Reed, C., Weidner, K., Rothschild, J., Chandrasekhar, T., & Sugg, M. M. (2025, October 29). PLOS Mental Health.

topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Circadian rhythm and melatonin; Thermoregulation and physiological responses
Source: ORCID
Added: January 15, 2026

2025 article

Community firearm violence during extreme temperatures in the continental United States: A spatiotemporal epidemiological analysis (2014–2024)

Sugg, M. M., Keefer, Q., Ryan, S. C., Desjardins, M. R., & Runkle, J. D. (2025, November 26). Environmental Challenges, Vol. 11.

By: M. Sugg*, Q. Keefer*, S. Ryan*, M. Desjardins* & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Gun Ownership and Violence Research; Crime Patterns and Interventions; Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 22, 2026

2025 article

Eco-anxiety, climate concern, and fatalistic outlooks: Insights from U.S. crisis text conversations on climate distress

Runkle, J. D., Herbst, K., Ryan, S., Sewell, K., Mallare, A., Berry, I., … Sugg, M. M. (2025, March 1). The Journal of Climate Change and Health, Vol. 22.

By: J. Runkle n, K. Herbst n, S. Ryan*, K. Sewell n, A. Mallare*, I. Berry*, E. Getz*, A. McKee*, M. Thompson, M. Sugg*

author keywords: Climate change; Ecologic anxiety; Young adults; Coping strategies; Resilience; Crisis text platform; Mental health
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change Communication and Perception; Risk Perception and Management; Disaster Management and Resilience
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 14, 2025

2025 article

Emergency department use for environmentally sensitive conditions among American Indian children exposed to air pollution and heat

Reed, C., Tiger, K., Cawley, M., Sugg, M. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2025, November 7). Environmental Research Health.

By: C. Reed, K. Tiger, M. Cawley, M. Sugg & J. Runkle*

topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: November 15, 2025

2025 article

Expansive Environmental Conditions on the Temperature-Preterm Birth Relationship Among Black Birthing Individuals in North Carolina, 2000-2020

Wooten, B., & Runkle, J. (2025, November 25).

By: B. Wooten* & J. Runkle*

topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: December 1, 2025

2025 article

Health Inequalities at the Intersection of Race and Poverty in Southern Appalachia: A Community Health Needs Assessment Panel Survey 2012-2024

Runkle, J. D., Herbst, K., Bradley, J., & Braasch, E. (2025, September 12). North Carolina Medical Journal.

By: J. Runkle n, K. Herbst n, J. Bradley* & E. Braasch*

topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Health disparities and outcomes; Global Health Workforce Issues
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2025 article

Mapping maternity care deserts: Driving distance and health outcomes in North Carolina

Sugg, M., Shakya, S., Ulrich, S., Tyson, J. S., & Runkle, J. (2025, March 1). The Journal of Rural Health, Vol. 41, p. 70020.

Contributors: J. Runkle n

author keywords: access to care; geography; health disparities; Medicaid; utilization of health services
MeSH headings : Humans; North Carolina / epidemiology; Female; Health Services Accessibility / statistics & numerical data; Health Services Accessibility / standards; Retrospective Studies; Adult; Pregnancy; Maternal Health Services / statistics & numerical data; Maternal Health Services / standards; Rural Population / statistics & numerical data; Outcome Assessment, Health Care / statistics & numerical data; Outcome Assessment, Health Care / methods
topics (OpenAlex): Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions; Healthcare Policy and Management; Health disparities and outcomes
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 14, 2025

2025 article

Mental health disparities among maternal populations following heatwave exposure in North Carolina (2011–2019): a matched analysis

Ulrich, S. E., Sugg, M. M., Guignet, D., & Runkle, J. D. (2025, January 23). The Lancet Regional Health - Americas, Vol. 42.

By: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, D. Guignet* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, D. Guignet* & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Heatwaves; Excess heat factor; Matched analysis; Maternal mental health; Substance use
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Birth, Development, and Health; Health disparities and outcomes
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 24, 2025

2025 article

Rebuilding Maternal Health Access in Western North Carolina: Addressing Critical Gaps Amplified by Hurricane Helene

Runkle, J., & Sugg, M. (2025, April 30). North Carolina Medical Journal.

By: J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

MeSH headings : Humans; North Carolina; Cyclonic Storms; Female; Health Services Accessibility / organization & administration; Pregnancy; Maternal Health Services / organization & administration; Rural Population; Disasters; Maternal Health; Disaster Planning
topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Healthcare Policy and Management; Disaster Response and Management
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2025 article

Scoping review of the societal impacts of compound climate events

Fehlman, C. A., Ryan, S. C., Lysne, K. G., Rundgren, Q. M., Spurlock, T. J., Orbison, R. O., … Sugg, M. M. (2025, January 16). Discover Environment.

By: C. Fehlman*, S. Ryan*, K. Lysne*, Q. Rundgren*, T. Spurlock*, R. Orbison*, J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*

topics (OpenAlex): Flood Risk Assessment and Management; Disaster Management and Resilience; Climate Change and Health Impacts
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2025 article

Spatial analysis of environmental and socioeconomic factors impacting maternal and infant health outcomes in North Carolina

Ulrich, S. E., Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., Fehlman, C. A., & Guignet, D. (2025, November 6). Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences.

By: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, C. Fehlman* & D. Guignet*

topics (OpenAlex): Environmental Justice and Health Disparities; Climate Change and Health Impacts; Air Quality and Health Impacts
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2025 article

Spatial inequities in greenspace: a spatial durbin model analyzing socio-demographic factors, heat risk, and neighborhood effects

Sugg, M. M., Ryan, S. C., Rankins, H. A., Ulrich, S. E., & Runkle, J. D. (2025, April 9). GeoJournal, Vol. 90.

By: M. Sugg*, S. Ryan*, H. Rankins*, S. Ulrich* & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Spatial Dubin model; Greenspace access; Playground; Trail networks; Marginalized communities; Heat risk
topics (OpenAlex): Urban Green Space and Health; Urban Heat Island Mitigation; Land Use and Ecosystem Services
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 21, 2025

2025 article

The Influence of Drought on Heat Wave Intensity, Duration, and Exposure

Leeper, R. D., Harrington, T., Palecki, M. A., DePolt, K., Scott, E., Runkle, J., & Diamond, H. J. (2025, April 25). Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, Vol. 64, pp. 425–438.

author keywords: Drought; Heat wave; Soil moisture
topics (OpenAlex): Thermoregulation and physiological responses
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 9, 2025

2024 article

Advancing Understanding on Greenspace and Mental Health in Young People

Ryan, S. C., Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., & Thapa, B. (2024, March 1). GeoHealth, Vol. 8.

By: S. Ryan*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle* & B. Thapa*

Contributors: S. Ryan*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle* & B. Thapa*

topics (OpenAlex): Urban Green Space and Health; Noise Effects and Management; Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2024 article

Association of Psychiatric Emergency Visits and Warm Ambient Temperature during Pregnancy: A Time-Stratified Case-Crossover Study

Runkle, J. D., Sugg, M. M., Berry, A., Reed, C., Cowan, K., Wertis, L., & Ryan, S. (2024, June 1). Environmental Health Perspectives, Vol. 132.

By: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, A. Berry*, C. Reed n, K. Cowan n, L. Wertis*, S. Ryan*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, A. Berry*, C. Reed n, K. Cowan n, L. Wertis*, S. Ryan*

MeSH headings : Humans; Female; Pregnancy; Emergency Service, Hospital / statistics & numerical data; North Carolina / epidemiology; Adult; Cross-Over Studies; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Hot Temperature / adverse effects; Pregnancy Complications / epidemiology; Young Adult; Seasons
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Health, psychology, and well-being; Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 19, 2024

2024 article

Corrigendum to “A spatial analysis of power-dependent medical equipment and extreme weather risk in the southeastern United States” [Int. J. Disaster Risk Reduc. 95 September 2023, 103844]

Spurlock, T., Sewell, K., Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., Mercado, R., Tyson, J. S., & Russell, J. (2024, February 19). International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Vol. 103.

By: T. Spurlock*, K. Sewell n, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, R. Mercado*, J. Tyson*, J. Russell*

Contributors: T. Spurlock*, K. Sewell n, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, R. Mercado*, J. Tyson*, J. Russell*

topics (OpenAlex): Disaster Response and Management
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 13, 2024

2024 article

Crisis response in Texas youth impacted by Hurricane Harvey: A difference-in-differences analysis

Williamson, T., Sugg, M. M., Singh, D., Green, S., & Runkle, J. D. (2024, May 18). Journal of Affective Disorders, Vol. 359, pp. 215–223.

By: T. Williamson n, M. Sugg*, D. Singh*, S. Green & J. Runkle n

Contributors: T. Williamson n, M. Sugg*, D. Singh*, S. Green & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Hurricane; Crisis text line; Youth; Mental health; Crisis response
MeSH headings : Humans; Adolescent; Texas / epidemiology; Cyclonic Storms; Female; Male; Disasters; Depression / epidemiology; Depression / psychology; Suicidal Ideation; Stress, Psychological / psychology; Stress, Psychological / epidemiology; Anxiety / epidemiology; Anxiety / psychology; Child; Text Messaging / statistics & numerical data; Self-Injurious Behavior / epidemiology; Self-Injurious Behavior / psychology; Crisis Intervention / statistics & numerical data
topics (OpenAlex): Disaster Management and Resilience; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Disaster Response and Management
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 24, 2024

2024 article

Disparities in spatiotemporal clustering of maternal mental health conditions before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ulrich, S. E., Sugg, M. M., Desjardins, M. R., & Runkle, J. D. (2024, July 1). Health & Place, Vol. 89.

By: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, M. Desjardins* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, M. Desjardins* & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Scan statistics; Perinatal mental health; Cluster detection; Maternal mental health; Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; Severe mental illness; Suicide
MeSH headings : Humans; COVID-19 / epidemiology; COVID-19 / psychology; Female; North Carolina / epidemiology; Pregnancy; Adult; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Pregnancy Complications / epidemiology; Pregnancy Complications / psychology; Mental Health; Cluster Analysis; Emergency Service, Hospital / statistics & numerical data; Pandemics; Suicide, Attempted / statistics & numerical data; Spatio-Temporal Analysis; Suicidal Ideation; SARS-CoV-2; Health Status Disparities
topics (OpenAlex): Health disparities and outcomes; Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum; Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 17, 2024

2024 article

Eco-Anxiety, Climate Concern, and Fatalistic Outlooks: Insights from U.S. Crisis Text Conversations on Climate Distress

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By: J. Runkle, K. Herbst, S. Ryan, K. Sewell, A. Mallare, I. Berry, E. Getz, M. Thompson, M. Sugg, A. McKee

Contributors: J. Runkle, K. Herbst, S. Ryan, K. Sewell, A. Mallare, I. Berry, E. Getz, M. Thompson, M. Sugg, A. McKee

Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2024 article

Examining hurricane exposure on neonatal outcomes in North Carolina: A case study of hurricane Isabel in 2003

Spurlock, T., Guignet, D., Runkle, J. D., & Sugg, M. M. (2024, December 17). International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Vol. 116.

By: T. Spurlock*, D. Guignet*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

Contributors: T. Spurlock*, D. Guignet*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Climate Change and Health Impacts
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5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 27, 2025

2024 article

Examining recurrent hurricane exposure and psychiatric morbidity in Medicaid-insured pregnant populations

Herbst, K., Malmin, N. P., Paul, S., Williamson, T., Sugg, M. M., Schreck, C. J., & Runkle, J. D. (2024, June 13). (P. Raile, Ed.). PLOS Mental Health.

By: K. Herbst n, N. Malmin*, S. Paul*, T. Williamson n, M. Sugg*, C. Schreck n, J. Runkle n

Ed(s): P. Raile

topics (OpenAlex): Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research; Emergency and Acute Care Studies
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11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2024 article

Impacts of compounding drought and heatwave events on child mental health: insights from a spatial clustering analysis

Sewell, K., Paul, S., Polt, K. D., Sugg, M. M., Leeper, R. D., Rao, D., & Runkle, J. D. (2024, January 2). Discover Mental Health, Vol. 4.

Contributors: K. Sewell n, S. Paul*, K. De Polt n, M. Sugg*, R. Leeper n, D. Rao n, J. Runkle n

author keywords: Heatwave; Drought; Pediatric mental health; Suicide; Mood disorders; Compounding climate hazards
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Health disparities and outcomes; Air Quality and Health Impacts
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 8, 2024

2024 article

Place-Based Differences in the Association Between Greenspace and Suicide-Related Outcomes Among Young People

Ryan, S. C., Runkle, J. D., Wertis, L., & Sugg, M. M. (2024, June 5). Journal of Adolescent Health, Vol. 75, pp. 305–313.

By: S. Ryan*, J. Runkle*, L. Wertis* & M. Sugg*

Contributors: S. Ryan*, J. Runkle*, L. Wertis* & M. Sugg*

MeSH headings : Humans; Adolescent; Female; Male; North Carolina / epidemiology; Parks, Recreational; Residence Characteristics; Urban Population; Suicide / statistics & numerical data; Young Adult; Rural Population / statistics & numerical data; Prevalence; Emergency Service, Hospital / statistics & numerical data
topics (OpenAlex): Urban Green Space and Health; Urban Agriculture and Sustainability; Noise Effects and Management
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2024 article

Preventing heat-related deaths: The urgent need for a global early warning system for heat

Brimicombe, C., Runkle, J. D., Tuholske, C., Domeisen, D. I. V., Gao, C., Toftum, J., & Otto, I. M. (2024, July 1). (C. Cartalis, Ed.). PLOS Climate, Vol. 3.

Ed(s): C. Cartalis

topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Climate variability and models; Flood Risk Assessment and Management
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 10, 2025

2024 article

Short-term changes in mental health help-seeking behaviors following exposure to multiple social stressors and a natural disaster

Ryan, S. C., Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., Wertis, L., Singh, D., & Green, S. (2024, April 2). Social Science & Medicine, Vol. 348.

By: S. Ryan*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, L. Wertis*, D. Singh & S. Green

Contributors: S. Ryan*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, L. Wertis*, D. Singh & S. Greene

author keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; Hurricane laura; 2020 election; George Floyd; ARIMA modeling
MeSH headings : Humans; Help-Seeking Behavior; COVID-19 / psychology; COVID-19 / epidemiology; Natural Disasters; Stress, Psychological / psychology; Mental Health; Pandemics; SARS-CoV-2
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and Mental Health; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research; Migration, Health and Trauma
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 3, 2024

2024 article

Spatiotemporal patterns of youth isolation and loneliness in the US: a geospatial analysis of Crisis Text Line data (2016–2022)

Lucero, C., Sugg, M. M., Ryan, S. C., Runkle, J. D., & Thompson, M. P. (2024, December 3). GeoJournal, Vol. 89.

By: C. Lucero*, M. Sugg*, S. Ryan*, J. Runkle n & M. Thompson*

Contributors: C. Lucero*, M. Sugg*, S. Ryan*, J. Runkle n & M. Thompson*

author keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; Loneliness; Isolation; Mental health; SatScan; Geospatial
topics (OpenAlex): Health disparities and outcomes; Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; Health, psychology, and well-being
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 16, 2024

2024 article

Structural influences on psychiatric emergency department visits among racial and ethnic minority youth in North Carolina: A neighborhood-level analysis

Sugg, M. M., Ryan, S. C., Ulrich, S. E., Runkle, J. D., & Thompson, M. P. (2024, November 1). Health & Place, Vol. 90.

Contributors: M. Sugg*, S. Ryan*, S. Ulrich*, J. Runkle n & M. Thompson*

MeSH headings : Humans; North Carolina; Adolescent; Female; Male; Emergency Service, Hospital / statistics & numerical data; Child; Young Adult; Ethnic and Racial Minorities / statistics & numerical data; Mental Disorders / ethnology; Residence Characteristics; Neighborhood Characteristics; Socioeconomic Factors; Mental Health / ethnology; Health Status Disparities; Emergency Room Visits
topics (OpenAlex): Homelessness and Social Issues; Emergency and Acute Care Studies; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2025

2023 article

A difference-in difference analysis of the South Carolina 2015 extreme floods and the association with maternal health

Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., Ryan, S. C., & Wertis, L. (2023, September 29). International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Vol. 97.

By: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, S. Ryan* & L. Wertis*

Contributors: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, S. Ryan* & L. Wertis*

author keywords: Difference-in-difference analysis; Severe maternal morbidity; Flood; Natural disasters; Maternal health; Southeastern United States; Climate disasters; Pregnancy
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Disaster Response and Management; Health and Conflict Studies
TL;DR: The aim of this study is to identify the impacts of the 2015 flood events on maternal health outcomes in South Carolina, USA and provide new evidence on the effects of extreme flood events, like the 2015 floods, which can impact maternal health during specific exposure periods of pregnancy. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 27, 2023

2023 article

A spatial analysis of power-dependent medical equipment and extreme weather risk in the southeastern United States

Spurlock, T., Sewell, K., Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., Mercado, R., Tyson, J. S., & Russell, J. (2023, July 10). International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Vol. 95.

author keywords: Disaster risk; Power-dependent devices; Power outages; Extreme weather events; Geographic information systems
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Risk Perception and Management
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2023

2023 article

Acute Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke Exposure During a Compound Event: A Case‐Crossover Study of the 2016 Great Smoky Mountain Wildfires

Duncan, S., Reed, C., Spurlock, T., Sugg, M. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2023, October 1). GeoHealth, Vol. 7.

By: S. Duncan*, C. Reed n, T. Spurlock*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: S. Duncan*, C. Reed n, T. Spurlock*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

author keywords: exposure; wildfires; emergency department; smoke
topics (OpenAlex): Fire effects on ecosystems; Air Quality and Health Impacts; Climate Change and Health Impacts
TL;DR: A bidirectional case‐crossover design was applied to assess the relationship between PM2.5 exposure and respiratory‐ and cardiovascular‐related emergency department (ED) visits in Western North Carolina during wildfires in 2016, providing new understanding on the health impacts of wildfires on rural populations in the southeastern US. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 6, 2023

2023 article

Advancing Understanding on Greenspace and Mental Health in Young People

Ryan, S. C., Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., & Thapa, B. (2023, May 22). Research Square (Research Square).

By: S. Ryan*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle* & B. Thapa*

topics (OpenAlex): Urban Green Space and Health; Noise Effects and Management; Urban Heat Island Mitigation
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2023 article

Assessing the relationship between cyanobacterial blooms and respiratory-related hospital visits: Green bay, Wisconsin 2017–2019

Murray, J. F., Lavery, A. M., Schaeffer, B. A., Seegers, B. N., Pennington, A. F., Hilborn, E. D., … Backer, L. (2023, October 21). International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, Vol. 255.

By: J. Murray*, A. Lavery*, B. Schaeffer*, B. Seegers*, A. Pennington*, E. Hilborn*, S. Boerger*, J. Runkle n ...

Contributors: J. Murray*, A. Lavery*, B. Schaeffer*, B. Seegers*, A. Pennington*, E. Hilborn*, S. Boerger*, J. Runkle n ...

author keywords: Cyanobacteria; Harmful algal blooms; CyanoHABs; Satellite imagery; Respiratory health; Electronic health records (EHRs)
MeSH headings : Humans; Wisconsin; Bays; Cyanobacteria; Lakes / microbiology; Michigan
topics (OpenAlex): Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics; Climate Change and Health Impacts; Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
TL;DR: The relationship between estimated cyanobacteria biomass and the frequency of respiratory-related hospital visits for residents living near Green Bay, Lake Michigan, Wisconsin during 2017-2019 is examined to provide a template for future studies that assess the association between cyanobacterial blooms and respiratory health. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 18, 2023

2023 article

Association Between Perinatal Mental Health and Pregnancy and Neonatal Complications: A Retrospective Birth Cohort Study

Runkle, J. D., Risley, K., Roy, M., & Sugg, M. M. (2023, January 6). Women s Health Issues, Vol. 33, pp. 289–299.

By: J. Runkle n, K. Risley n, M. Roy* & M. Sugg*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, K. Risley n, M. Roy* & M. Sugg*

MeSH headings : Infant, Newborn; Pregnancy; Infant; Female; Humans; Cohort Studies; Retrospective Studies; Mental Health; Cesarean Section; Birth Weight; Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced / epidemiology; Premature Birth / epidemiology
topics (OpenAlex): Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum; Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions; Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
TL;DR: Results demonstrate the escalating burden of PMAD and MDP for pregnant populations over time, with important consequences related to maternal and infant morbidity. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 10, 2023

2023 article

Association between urban greenspace, tree canopy cover and intentional deaths: An exploratory geospatial analysis

Ryan, S. C., Sugg, M. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2023, June 27). Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, Vol. 86.

By: S. Ryan*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: S. Ryan*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Suicide; Homicide; Spatial regression; Greenspace accessibility; Greenspace quantity; Green space
topics (OpenAlex): Urban Green Space and Health; Land Use and Ecosystem Services; Climate Change and Health Impacts
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 7, 2023

2023 article

Cascading disasters and mental health: The February 2021 winter storm and power crisis in Texas, USA

Sugg, M. M., Wertis, L., Ryan, S. C., Green, S., Singh, D., & Runkle, J. D. (2023, April 5). The Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 880.

By: M. Sugg*, L. Wertis*, S. Ryan*, S. Green, D. Singh & J. Runkle n

Contributors: M. Sugg*, L. Wertis*, S. Ryan*, S. Green, D. Singh & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Interrupted time series; Mental health; Cascading disasters; Power outage; Winter storm; Depression; Suicide
MeSH headings : Humans; Mental Health; Texas / epidemiology; Disasters; Wildfires; Suicide
topics (OpenAlex): Disaster Response and Management; Disaster Management and Resilience; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
TL;DR: This study aimed to analyze the crisis responses from the 2021 winter weather event in Texas using Crisis Text Line, a text-based messaging service that provides confidential crisis counseling nationwide, and found increases in total crisis conversations and for thoughts of suicide. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 22, 2023

2023 article

Climate change and health in rural mountain environments: summary of a workshop on knowledge gaps, barriers, and opportunities for action

Sugg, M. M., Ryan, S., Spurlock, T., Duncan, S., Hege, A., Ogwu, M. C., … Runkle, J. D. (2023, August 2). GeoJournal, Vol. 88, pp. 5397–5409.

By: M. Sugg*, S. Ryan*, T. Spurlock*, S. Duncan*, A. Hege*, M. Ogwu*, J. Tyson*, E. Shay* ...

Contributors: M. Sugg*, S. Ryan*, T. Spurlock*, S. Duncan*, A. Hege*, M. Ogwu*, J. Tyson*, E. Shay* ...

author keywords: Climate change; Health; Climate-health; Rural; Rural mountain environments; The vulnerability of rural populations; Climate-health resilience
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Disaster Response and Management; Agriculture and Farm Safety; High Altitude and Hypoxia
TL;DR: A template for future research at the intersection of climate and health is provided, including but not limited to establishing multi-sector and interdisciplinary working groups with clear objectives, enhancing knowledge and understanding of key issues, as well as acting collaboratively and engaging with stakeholders to build resilience in rural mountain environments to address the effects of climate change on human health. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 21, 2023

2023 article

Crisis Response and Suicidal Behaviors of Essential Workers and Children of Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., Ryan, S. C., Singh, D., Green, S., & Thompson, M. (2023, January 26). Public Health Reports, Vol. 138, pp. 369–377.

By: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, S. Ryan*, D. Singh, S. Green & M. Thompson*

Contributors: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, S. Ryan*, D. Singh, S. Green & M. Thompson*

author keywords: help-seeking behaviors; Crisis Text Line; essential workers; children of essential workers; COVID-19 pandemic; mental health
MeSH headings : Humans; Child; Suicidal Ideation; COVID-19 / epidemiology; Pandemics; Cross-Sectional Studies; Substance-Related Disorders
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and Mental Health; Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
TL;DR: Essential workers and their children had elevated crisis outcomes and immediate and low-cost psychologically supportive interventions are needed to mitigate the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 20, 2023

2023 article

Evaluating co-occurring space-time clusters of depression and suicide-related outcomes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ryan, S. C., Desjardins, M. R., Runkle, J. D., Wertis, L., & Sugg, M. M. (2023, July 22). Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Epidemiology, Vol. 47.

Contributors: S. Ryan*, M. Desjardins*, J. Runkle n, L. Wertis* & M. Sugg*

author keywords: Mental health; Cluster analysis; COVID-19; SaTScan; Depression; Self-injury; Self-harm
MeSH headings : Humans; COVID-19 / epidemiology; Pandemics; Depression / epidemiology; Retrospective Studies; Suicide
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and Mental Health; Health disparities and outcomes; Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
TL;DR: Results showed the exacerbation of depression and suicide-related outcomes in select communities and emphasize the need for targeted and sustained mental health interventions throughout the many phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 5, 2023

2023 article

Examining Hurricane Ida's Impact on Mental Health: Results From a Quasi‐Experimental Analysis

Wertis, L., Runkle, J. D., Sugg, M. M., & Singh, D. (2023, January 18). GeoHealth, Vol. 7.

By: L. Wertis*, J. Runkle n, M. Sugg* & D. Singh*

Contributors: L. Wertis*, J. Runkle n, M. Sugg* & D. Singh*

author keywords: Climate disaster; mental health; Crisis Text Line; ARIMA; difference-in-difference; interrupted time series analysis; thoughts of suicide; stress; anxiety; substance use; bereavement
topics (OpenAlex): Disaster Management and Resilience; Disaster Response and Management
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 4, 2023

2023 article

Mapping high-risk clusters and identifying place-based risk factors of mental health burden in pregnancy

Ulrich, S. E., Sugg, M. M., Ryan, S. C., & Runkle, J. D. (2023, October 6). SSM - Mental Health, Vol. 4.

By: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, S. Ryan* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: S. Ulrich*, M. Sugg*, S. Ryan* & J. Runkle n

author keywords: SaTScan; Maternal mental health; North Carolina; Perinatal mental health; Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; Severe mental illness
topics (OpenAlex): Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum; Health disparities and outcomes; Homelessness and Social Issues
TL;DR: This study is the first to identify spatial patterns in perinatal mental health conditions, and relate these patterns to place-based social and environmental factors that drive cluster development, and can better inform targeted locations for the expansion of maternal mental health services. (via Semantic Scholar)
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5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 18, 2023

2023 article

Severe Maternal Morbidity in Georgia, 2009–2020

Kramer, M. R., Labgold, K., Zertuche, A. D., Runkle, J. D., Bryan, M., Freymann, G. R., … Dunlop, A. L. (2023, January 11). Medical Care, Vol. 61, pp. 258–267.

By: M. Kramer, K. Labgold, A. Zertuche*, J. Runkle n, M. Bryan*, G. Freymann*, D. Austin*, E. Adams, A. Dunlop*

Contributors: M. Kramer, K. Labgold, A. Zertuche*, J. Runkle n, M. Bryan*, G. Freymann*, D. Austin*, E. Adams, A. Dunlop*

author keywords: severe maternal morbidity; surveillance; retrospective birth cohort; maternal health
MeSH headings : Pregnancy; Infant; Female; United States; Humans; Georgia / epidemiology; Prenatal Care; Income; Maternal Mortality; Morbidity
topics (OpenAlex): Maternal and fetal healthcare; Global Maternal and Child Health; Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
TL;DR: This descriptive analysis provides initial guidance for programmatic interventions intending to reduce the burden of SMM and, subsequently, maternal mortality in the US South. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 15, 2023

2023 article

Short-term exposure to temperature and mental health in North Carolina: a distributed lag nonlinear analysis

Minor, T., Sugg, M., & Runkle, J. D. (2023, February 13). International Journal of Biometeorology, Vol. 67, pp. 573–586.

By: T. Minor*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: T. Minor*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Ambient temperature; Mental health; Distributed lag nonlinear model; Suicide; Self-harm; Anxiety; Depression
MeSH headings : Humans; Temperature; Mental Health; North Carolina / epidemiology; Depressive Disorder, Major; Hot Temperature
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Thermoregulation and physiological responses; Air Quality and Health Impacts
TL;DR: The results were predominately insignificant, with some key exceptions, and suggest additional research is needed across a suite of mental health outcomes to fully understand the effects of temperatures on mental health. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 6, 2023

2023 article

Socio‐Environmental Determinants of Mental and Behavioral Disorders in Youth: A Machine Learning Approach

Wertis, L., Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., & Rao, D. (2023, September 1). GeoHealth, Vol. 7.

By: L. Wertis*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n & D. Rao n

Contributors: L. Wertis*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n & D. Rao n

author keywords: machine learning; mental and behavioral disorders; distributed lag non-linear model; youths; ambient temperature; greenspace
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Air Quality and Health Impacts; Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
TL;DR: Machine learning approaches are applied to identify key variables that predict MBD‐related emergency room (ER) visits in youths in select North Carolina cities among adolescent populations to inform the use of machine learning models for predicting MBD during high‐temperature events and identify variables that affect youth MBD responses during these events. (via Semantic Scholar)
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11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 10, 2023

2023 article

Spatial Analysis of Greenspace and Mental Health in North Carolina

Ryan, S. C., Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., & Matthews, J. L. (2023, April 20). Family & Community Health, Vol. 46, pp. 181–191.

By: S. Ryan n, M. Sugg, J. Runkle* & J. Matthews

Contributors: S. Ryan n, M. Sugg, J. Runkle* & J. Matthews

author keywords: greenspace; mental health; spatial analysis; suicide
MeSH headings : Humans; Mental Health; Rural Population; Parks, Recreational; North Carolina / epidemiology; Spatial Analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Urban Green Space and Health; Noise Effects and Management; Urban Heat Island Mitigation
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 12, 2023

2022 article

An Exploratory Spatiotemporal Analysis of Socio-Environmental Patterns in Severe Maternal Morbidity

Harden, S. R., Runkle, J. D., & Sugg, M. M. (2022, January 20). Maternal and Child Health Journal, Vol. 26, pp. 1077–1086.

By: S. Harden*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

Contributors: S. Harden*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

author keywords: Maternal health; Severe maternal morbidity; Cluster analysis; Social determinants of health; GIS
MeSH headings : Female; Hospitalization; Humans; Morbidity; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications / epidemiology; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Spatio-Temporal Analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions; Health disparities and outcomes
TL;DR: This study is the first to characterize the geographic clustering of SMM risk in the US and address an important literature gap surrounding place-based risk factors by explaining the contextual social and built environmental factors that driveSMM risk. (via Semantic Scholar)
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5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 31, 2022

2022 article

Association between perinatal mental health and reproductive and neonatal complications: a retrospective birth cohort study

Runkle, J. D., Risley, K., Roy, M., & Sugg, M. M. (2022, June 13). MedRxiv.

By: J. Runkle n, K. Risley n, M. Roy* & M. Sugg*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, K. Risley n, M. Roy* & M. Sugg*

topics (OpenAlex): Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum; Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions; Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
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3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2022 article

Contribution of prenatal exposure to ambient temperature extremes and severe maternal morbidity: A retrospective Southern birth cohort

Runkle, J. D., Sugg, M. M., & Stevens, S. E. (2022, June 16). MedRxiv.

By: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg* & S. Stevens n

Contributors: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg* & S. Stevens n

topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Global Health Care Issues; Air Quality and Health Impacts
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3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2022 article

Examining spatiotemporal trends of drought in the conterminous United States using self-organizing maps

Moreno, C., Sugg, J., Runkle, J., Leeper, R. D., Perry, L. B., & Sugg, M. (2022, February 14). Physical Geography, Vol. 43, pp. 680–699.

By: C. Moreno*, J. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, R. Leeper n, L. Perry* & M. Sugg*

Contributors: C. Moreno*, J. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, R. Leeper n, L. Perry* & M. Sugg*

author keywords: Drought; self-organizing maps; climatic extremes; spatial analysis; Drought; PDSI
topics (OpenAlex): Hydrology and Drought Analysis; Climate variability and models; Tree-ring climate responses
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 7, 2022

2022 article

Exploring Place-Based Differences in Suicide and Suicide-Related Outcomes Among North Carolina Adolescents and Young Adults

Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., Andersen, L. M., & Desjardins, M. R. (2022, August 16). Journal of Adolescent Health, Vol. 72, pp. 27–35.

Contributors: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, L. Andersen* & M. Desjardins*

author keywords: Suicide; Self -harm; Suicide ideation; Spatial analysis; Mapping; Racial segregation; Rurality
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Young Adult; Humans; United States; Suicide; Homicide; North Carolina / epidemiology; Cause of Death; Population Surveillance
topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Health disparities and outcomes; Public Health Policies and Education
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1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 13, 2023

2022 article

Heat exposure misclassification: Do current methods of classifying diurnal range in individually experienced temperatures and heat indices accurately reflect personal exposure?

Hass, A. L., McCanless, K., Cooper, W., Ellis, K., Fuhrmann, C., Kintziger, K. W., … Runkle, J. (2022, April 4). International Journal of Biometeorology, Vol. 66, pp. 1339–1348.

By: A. Hass*, K. McCanless*, W. Cooper*, K. Ellis*, C. Fuhrmann*, K. Kintziger*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n

Contributors: A. Hass*, K. McCanless*, W. Cooper*, K. Ellis*, C. Fuhrmann*, K. Kintziger*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n

author keywords: Individually experienced temperature; Heat exposure; Heat waves; Diurnal temperature; Heat index
MeSH headings : Hot Temperature; Humidity; Southeastern United States; Temperature; Weather
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Thermoregulation and physiological responses; Air Quality and Health Impacts
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 25, 2022

2022 article

Individually experienced heat index in a coastal Southeastern US city among an occupationally exposed population

Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., Dow, K., Barnes, J., Stevens, S., Pearce, J., … Curtis, S. (2022, June 27). International Journal of Biometeorology, Vol. 66, pp. 1665–1681.

By: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, K. Dow*, J. Barnes, S. Stevens n, J. Pearce*, B. Bossak*, S. Curtis*

Contributors: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, K. Dow*, J. Barnes, S. Stevens n, J. Pearce*, B. Bossak*, S. Curtis*

author keywords: Individual heat index exposure; Heat strain; Coastal climate; Urban; Outdoor workers
MeSH headings : Cities; Climate; Female; Hot Temperature; Humans; Male; Temperature; Weather
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Urban Heat Island Mitigation; Air Quality and Health Impacts
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 5, 2022

2022 article

Inequalities in Life Expectancy Across North Carolina

Mitchell, J. H., Runkle, J. D., Andersen, L. M., Shay, E., & Sugg, M. M. (2022, February 4). Family & Community Health, Vol. 45, pp. 77–90.

By: J. Mitchell n, J. Runkle*, L. Andersen, E. Shay & M. Sugg

Contributors: J. Mitchell n, J. Runkle*, L. Andersen, E. Shay & M. Sugg

author keywords: Index of Concentration at Extremes; life expectancy; neighborhood metrics; Social Determinants of Health
MeSH headings : Humans; Life Expectancy; North Carolina / epidemiology; Social Determinants of Health; Spatial Analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Health disparities and outcomes; Urban Transport and Accessibility; Climate Change and Health Impacts
TL;DR: Comparisons of 2 popular geospatial health indices indicated that both metrics can be used to determine spatial patterns of inequities in LE and that the ICE metric has similar success to the more computationally complex SDoH metric. (via Semantic Scholar)
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10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
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Added: March 14, 2022

2022 article

Sidebar: Place-based Differences in Life Expectancy

Sugg, M. M., Andersen, L. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2022, August 31). North Carolina Medical Journal, Vol. 83, pp. 325–326.

By: M. Sugg*, L. Andersen* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: M. Sugg*, L. Andersen* & J. Runkle n

MeSH headings : Humans; Life Expectancy; Geography, Medical
topics (OpenAlex): Health disparities and outcomes; Climate Change and Health Impacts; Global Health Care Issues
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2022 article

Socioenvironmental drivers of adolescent suicide in the United States: A scoping review.

Runkle, J. R., Harden, S., Hart, L., Moreno, C., Michael, K., & Sugg, M. M. (2022, April 14). Rural Mental Health.

By: J. Runkle*, S. Harden, L. Hart, C. Moreno, K. Michael & M. Sugg

topics (OpenAlex): Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2022 article

Spatial analysis of mental health and suicide clustering among older adults in North Carolina: An exploratory analysis

Ryan, S. C., Runkle, J. D., Andersen, L. M., & Sugg, M. M. (2022, October 4). SSM - Mental Health, Vol. 2.

By: S. Ryan*, J. Runkle n, L. Andersen* & M. Sugg*

Contributors: S. Ryan*, J. Runkle n, L. Andersen* & M. Sugg*

topics (OpenAlex): Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; Health disparities and outcomes; Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2022 article

Spatio-Temporal Clustering of Adolescent Bereavement in the United States During the Extended Response to COVID-19: A Follow-Up Study

Ryan, S. C., Runkle, J. D., Sugg, M. M., Singh, D., Green, S., & Wertis, L. (2022, October 11). Journal of Adolescent Health, Vol. 72, pp. 156–159.

By: S. Ryan*, J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, D. Singh, S. Green & L. Wertis*

Contributors: S. Ryan*, J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, D. Singh, S. Green & L. Wertis*

author keywords: Crisis response; Cluster analysis; Bereavement; COVID-19; Mental health; SaTScan; Digital interventions; Grief
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Male; Female; Humans; United States / epidemiology; COVID-19; Pandemics; Follow-Up Studies; Bereavement; Cluster Analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Migration, Health and Trauma; Disaster Management and Resilience; Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 13, 2023

2021 article

A Spatiotemporal Analysis of Socio-Environmental Patterns in Severe Maternal Morbidity: A Retrospective Birth Cohort

Harden, S., Runkle, J., & Sugg, M. (2021, March 24). MedRxiv.

By: S. Harden*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

Contributors: S. Harden*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

topics (OpenAlex): Maternal and fetal healthcare; Health disparities and outcomes; Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2021 article

Crisis Response and Suicidal Patterns in U.S. Youth Before and During COVID-19: A Latent Class Analysis

Runkle, J. D., Yadav, S., Michael, K., Green, S., Weiser, J., & Sugg, M. M. (2021, December 17). Journal of Adolescent Health, Vol. 70, pp. 48–56.

By: J. Runkle n, S. Yadav n, K. Michael*, S. Green, J. Weiser & M. Sugg*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, S. Yadav n, K. Michael*, S. Green, J. Weiser & M. Sugg*

author keywords: Crisis response; Children; Adolescents; COVID-19; Latent class analysis; Infoepidemiology; Suicide
MeSH headings : Adolescent; COVID-19; Child; Female; Gender Identity; Humans; Latent Class Analysis; Male; Pandemics; SARS-CoV-2; Suicidal Ideation
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and Mental Health; Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; Migration, Health and Trauma
TL;DR: Low-cost and targeted crisis text-based platforms for support-seeking in youth may be one potential safety net strategy to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in youth. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 3, 2022

2021 article

Crisis response among essential workers and their children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., Andersen, L., Weiser, J., & Michael, K. D. (2021, October 19). Preventive Medicine, Vol. 153.

By: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, L. Andersen*, J. Weiser & K. Michael*

Contributors: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, L. Andersen*, J. Weiser & K. Michael*

author keywords: COVID-19; Mental health; Children of frontline essential workers; Digital interventions; Frontline workers; Essential workers; Crisis response
MeSH headings : Adolescent; COVID-19; Child; Depression / epidemiology; Female; Health Personnel; Humans; Male; Pandemics; SARS-CoV-2; United States / epidemiology
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and Mental Health; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research; Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
TL;DR: It is found that children of workers, specifically the youngest demographic (13 years old and under), females, and non-conforming youth had a higher risk of crisis events during the COVID-19 pandemic and troubling trends in psychological stress among children of these workers are highlighted. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 23, 2021

2021 article

Examining the Feasibility of Smart Blood Pressure Home Monitoring: Advancing Remote Prenatal Care in Rural Appalachia

Runkle, J. D., Sugg, M. M., McCrory, S., & Coulson, C. C. (2021, March 1). Telemedicine Reports, Vol. 2, pp. 125–134.

By: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, S. McCrory n & C. Coulson*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, S. Mccrory n & C. Coulson*

topics (OpenAlex): Maternal and fetal healthcare; Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum; Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2021 article

Long-term health effects of wildfire exposure: A scoping review

Grant, E., & Runkle, J. D. (2021, December 24). The Journal of Climate Change and Health, Vol. 6.

By: E. Grant* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: E. Grant* & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Fire effects on ecosystems; Climate Change and Health Impacts; Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
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1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2021 article

Participatory COVID-19 Surveillance Tool in Rural Appalachia

Runkle, J. D., Sugg, M. M., Graham, G., Hodge, B., March, T., Mullendore, J., … Vaughan, E. (2021, February 18). Public Health Reports, Vol. 136, pp. 327–337.

By: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, G. Graham n, B. Hodge*, T. March*, J. Mullendore*, F. Tove*, M. Salyers, S. Valeika*, E. Vaughan*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, G. Graham n, B. Hodge*, T. March*, J. Mullendore*, F. Tove*, M. Salyers, S. Valeika*, E. Vaughan*

author keywords: COVID-19; participatory surveillance; internet data collection; longitudinal assessment; online data entry; symptom checker; digital epidemiology
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Appalachian Region / epidemiology; COVID-19 / epidemiology; Data Collection / methods; Female; Humans; Internet-Based Intervention; Male; Middle Aged; Patient Participation; Public Health Surveillance / methods; SARS-CoV-2; Self Report; Symptom Assessment; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and Mental Health; COVID-19 and healthcare impacts; Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
TL;DR: Data from this internet-based COVID-19 participatory surveillance tool can be used to monitor the efficacy of public health response measures at the local level in rural Appalachia and adapt to guidance. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 15, 2021

2021 article

Present and future sea level rise at the intersection of race and poverty in the Carolinas: A geospatial analysis

Handwerger, L. R., Sugg, M. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2021, July 14). The Journal of Climate Change and Health, Vol. 3.

By: L. Handwerger*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: L. Handwerger*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Coastal and Marine Dynamics; Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research; Flood Risk Assessment and Management
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2021 article

Racial and ethnic disparities in pregnancy complications and the protective role of greenspace: A retrospective birth cohort study

Runkle, J. D., Matthews, J. L., Sparks, L., McNicholas, L., & Sugg, M. M. (2021, December 3). The Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 808.

By: J. Runkle n, J. Matthews*, L. Sparks*, L. McNicholas* & M. Sugg*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, J. Matthews*, L. Sparks*, L. McNicholas* & M. Sugg*

author keywords: Greenspace; Pregnancy; Gestational diabetes; Maternal morbidity; Structural racism; Index of Concentration at the Extremes (ICE)
MeSH headings : Birth Cohort; Ethnicity; Female; Health Status Disparities; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Parks, Recreational; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications; Premature Birth; Racial Groups; Retrospective Studies; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Urban Green Space and Health; Noise Effects and Management; Land Use and Ecosystem Services
TL;DR: It was observed that women in low-income, majority-black communities in the lowest versus highest tertile of M2 were more likely to experience a DD, MD, SMM, or PTB compared to primarily high-income majority-white communities. (via Semantic Scholar)
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1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 18, 2022

2021 article

Real-Time Mental Health Crisis Response in the United States to COVID-19

Runkle, J. D., Sugg, M. M., Yadav, S., Harden, S., Weiser, J., & Michael, K. (2021, October 22). Crisis, Vol. 44, pp. 29–40.

By: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, S. Yadav n, S. Harden*, J. Weiser & K. Michael*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, S. Yadav n, S. Harden*, J. Weiser & K. Michael*

author keywords: COVID-19; crisis help-seeking; youth; digital intervention; quasi-experimental; mental health
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Humans; Female; United States; Child; COVID-19; Mental Health; Pandemics; Anxiety; Anxiety Disorders
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and Mental Health; Migration, Health and Trauma; Mental Health via Writing
TL;DR: An abrupt increase in national crisis response texts occurred during the pandemic for stress and anxiety, substance abuse, bereavement, isolation, and abuse compared to the prepandemic period, and the risks of reporting bullying, depression, relationship issues, and suicidal thoughts as reasons for texting were significantly lower during COVID-19. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 1, 2021

2021 article

Spatial Clustering of Adolescent Bereavement in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Harden, S. R., Runkle, J. D., Weiser, J., Green, S., & Sugg, M. M. (2021, June 22). Journal of Adolescent Health, Vol. 69, pp. 140–143.

By: S. Harden*, J. Runkle n, J. Weiser, S. Green & M. Sugg*

Contributors: S. Harden*, J. Runkle n, J. Weiser, S. Green & M. Sugg*

author keywords: Bereavement; Help-seeking; Crisis response; COVID-19; Geographic information systems; Cluster detection
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Bereavement; COVID-19; Cluster Analysis; Grief; Humans; Pandemics; SARS-CoV-2; United States / epidemiology
topics (OpenAlex): Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health; Migration, Health and Trauma; Health disparities and outcomes
TL;DR: This study provides the first evidence of elevated bereavement in adolescents using a technique for rapidly identifying clusters of bereavement risk among this vulnerable subgroup and can be leveraged for targeted interventions and supportive counseling in geographic hotspots. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 19, 2021

2021 article

The driving influences of human perception to extreme heat: A scoping review

Hass, A. L., Runkle, J. D., & Sugg, M. M. (2021, April 16). Environmental Research, Vol. 197.

By: A. Hass*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

Contributors: A. Hass*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

author keywords: Extreme heat; Risk perception; Heat warnings; Communication; Scoping review
MeSH headings : Extreme Heat; Hot Temperature; Humans; Perception; Risk; Rural Population
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Urban Green Space and Health; Climate Change Communication and Perception
TL;DR: A framework is advanced to conceptualize the structural, environmental, personal, and social drivers of population heat risk perception and how they interact to influence heat perception and adaptive behaviors and map future research priorities needed for heat perception. (via Semantic Scholar)
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1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 6, 2021

2021 article

Understanding the concurrent risk of mental health and dangerous wildfire events in the COVID-19 pandemic

Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., Hajnos, S. N., Green, S., & Michael, K. D. (2021, September 21). The Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 806.

By: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, S. Hajnos*, S. Green & K. Michael*

Contributors: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, S. Hajnos*, S. Green & K. Michael*

author keywords: Mental health; Compounding disasters; Climate change; Crisis events; Quasi-experimental research design
MeSH headings : Adolescent; COVID-19; Humans; Mental Health; Pandemics; SARS-CoV-2; Wildfires
topics (OpenAlex): Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research; Disaster Response and Management; Resilience and Mental Health
TL;DR: Results highlighted that 2020 wildfires were not associated with an acute increase in crisis texts for youth in the two months after the events, likely due to an already elevated text volume in response to the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 throughout the fall wildfire season. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 8, 2021

2020 article

A scoping review of drought impacts on health and society in North America

Sugg, M., Runkle, J., Leeper, R., Bagli, H., Golden, A., Handwerger, L. H., … Woolard, S. (2020, September 21). Climatic Change, Vol. 162, pp. 1177–1195.

By: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, R. Leeper n, H. Bagli*, A. Golden*, L. Handwerger*, T. Magee*, C. Moreno* ...

Contributors: M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n, R. Leeper n, H. Bagli*, A. Golden*, L. Handwerger*, T. Magee*, C. Moreno* ...

author keywords: Drought impacts; North America; Scoping Review
topics (OpenAlex): Hydrology and Drought Analysis; Climate Change and Health Impacts; Climate variability and models
TL;DR: The societal implications of drought are explored and knowledge gaps for future drought-society studies are identified to establish community-wide consensus on the identification of relevant hydrological indicators that best describe an adverse outcome. (via Semantic Scholar)
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 12, 2020

2020 article

Analyzing the spatial determinants of local Covid-19 transmission in the United States

Andersen, L. M., Harden, S. R., Sugg, M. M., Runkle, J. D., & Lundquist, T. E. (2020, September 17). The Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 754.

By: L. Andersen*, S. Harden*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n & T. Lundquist*

Contributors: L. Andersen*, S. Harden*, M. Sugg*, J. Runkle n & T. Lundquist*

author keywords: COVID-19; Spatial determinants; Counties; Cluster analysis; Regression
MeSH headings : COVID-19 / mortality; COVID-19 / transmission; Disease Hotspot; Geography; Humans; Pandemics; Population Surveillance; Risk Factors; United States / epidemiology
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 epidemiological studies; Data-Driven Disease Surveillance; COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
TL;DR: It is recommended that cluster detection and spatial analysis be included in population-based surveillance strategies to better inform early case detection and prioritize healthcare resources. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 4, 2021

2020 article

Mapping community-level determinants of COVID-19 transmission in nursing homes: A multi-scale approach

Sugg, M. M., Spaulding, T. J., Lane, S. J., Runkle, J. D., Harden, S. R., Hege, A., & Iyer, L. S. (2020, August 25). The Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 752, p. 141946.

By: M. Sugg*, T. Spaulding*, S. Lane*, J. Runkle n, S. Harden*, A. Hege*, L. Iyer*

Contributors: M. Sugg*, T. Spaulding*, S. Lane*, J. Runkle n, S. Harden*, A. Hege*, L. Iyer*

author keywords: Nursing homes; COVID-19; Spatial analysis; Multilevel models
MeSH headings : Aged; Betacoronavirus; COVID-19; Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology; Cross-Sectional Studies; Humans; Income; Medicare; Nursing Homes; Pandemics; Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology; Population Density; Risk Factors; SARS-CoV-2; United States; Workforce
topics (OpenAlex): Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes; Health disparities and outcomes; Global Health Care Issues
TL;DR: A GIS-based spatial modeling study aimed to determine the association between nursing home-level metrics and county-level, place-based variables with COVID-19 confirmed cases in nursing homes across the United States and highlighted the need to include other community-level variables when considering risk of CO VID-19 transmission and outbreaks in Nursing homes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 21, 2020

2020 article

Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Text-based Crisis Patterns in Youth following Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas, 2018

Runkle, J., Michael, K., Stevens, S., & Sugg, M. (2020, April 15).

By: J. Runkle*, K. Michael, S. Stevens & M. Sugg

topics (OpenAlex): Resilience and Mental Health; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research; Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
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13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
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Added: May 2, 2025

2020 article

Quasi-experimental evaluation of text-based crisis patterns in youth following Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas, 2018

Runkle, J. D., Michael, K. D., Stevens, S. E., & Sugg, M. M. (2020, August 14). The Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 750, p. 141702.

By: J. Runkle n, K. Michael*, S. Stevens n & M. Sugg*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, K. Michael*, S. Stevens n & M. Sugg*

author keywords: Youth; Weather-related disasters; Mental health; Crisis text line; Text-based crisis support; Interrupted-time series
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Cyclonic Storms; Disasters; Humans; Retrospective Studies; South Carolina; Text Messaging; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research; Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; Disaster Management and Resilience
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5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 21, 2020

2020 article

Reporting Back Environmental Health Data Among Outdoor Occupational Workers in the Cold Season in North Carolina, USA

Nelson, K. B., Runkle, J. D., & Sugg, M. M. (2020, January 1). Southeastern Geographer, Vol. 60, pp. 159–182.

By: K. Nelson, J. Runkle* & M. Sugg

Contributors: K. Nelson, J. Runkle* & M. Sugg

author keywords: Environmental health literacy; Participatory environmental monitoring; Occupational cold exposure; Data report-back
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Climate Change Communication and Perception; Air Quality and Health Impacts
TL;DR: Results suggest that reporting biomonitoring studies to urban and rural occupationally exposed populations is an effective means to promote behavioral change to cold temperature vulnerability. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 1, 2020

2020 article

Short-term effects of specific humidity and temperature on COVID-19 morbidity in select US cities

Runkle, J. D., Sugg, M. M., Leeper, R. D., Rao, Y., Matthews, J. L., & Rennie, J. J. (2020, June 9). The Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 740, p. 140093.

By: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, R. Leeper n, Y. Rao n, J. Matthews n & J. Rennie n

Contributors: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, R. Leeper n, Y. Rao n, J. Matthews n & J. Rennie n

author keywords: COVID-19 morbidity; Distributed lag non-linear model; Time-stratified case-crossover; Weather; Seasonality
MeSH headings : Betacoronavirus; COVID-19; Cities; Coronavirus Infections / mortality; Humans; Humidity; Pandemics; Pneumonia, Viral / mortality; SARS-CoV-2; Temperature
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 epidemiological studies; Climate Change and Health Impacts; Infection Control and Ventilation
TL;DR: The results suggest that weather should be considered in infectious disease modeling efforts and future work is needed over a longer time period and across different locations to clearly establish the weather-COVID19 relationship. (via Semantic Scholar)
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11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 14, 2020

2020 article

Spatial Clustering of Suicides and Neighborhood Determinants in North Carolina, 2000 to 2017

Sugg, M. M., Woolard, S., Lawrimore, M., Michael, K. D., & Runkle, J. D. (2020, October 8). Applied Spatial Analysis and Policy, Vol. 14, pp. 395–413.

By: M. Sugg*, S. Woolard*, M. Lawrimore n, K. Michael* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: M. Sugg*, S. Woolard*, M. Lawrimore n, K. Michael* & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Spatial clustering; Suicide; Geographic information systems; Adolescent suicide
topics (OpenAlex): Health disparities and outcomes; Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; Public Health Policies and Education
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1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 26, 2020

2020 article

Vector-borne Diseases and Climate Change

Byrd, B., Richards, S. L., Runkle, J. D., & Sugg, M. M. (2020, September 1). North Carolina Medical Journal, Vol. 81, pp. 324–330.

By: B. Byrd*, S. Richards*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

Contributors: B. Byrd*, S. Richards*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

MeSH headings : Climate Change; Humans; North Carolina; Policy; Public Health; Vector Borne Diseases
topics (OpenAlex): Viral Infections and Vectors; Climate Change and Health Impacts; Mosquito-borne diseases and control
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13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2019 article

Crisis Text Line use following the release of Netflix series 13 Reasons Why Season 1: Time-series analysis of help-seeking behavior in youth

Thompson, L. K., Michael, K. D., Runkle, J., & Sugg, M. M. (2019, February 10). Preventive Medicine Reports, Vol. 14.

By: L. Thompson*, K. Michael*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

Contributors: L. Thompson*, K. Michael*, J. Runkle n & M. Sugg*

topics (OpenAlex): Digital Mental Health Interventions; COVID-19 and Mental Health; Media Influence and Health
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2019 article

Crisis support-seeking behavior and temperature in the United States: Is there an association in young adults and adolescents?

Sugg, M. M., Dixon, P. G., & Runkle, J. D. (2019, March 6). The Science of The Total Environment, Vol. 669, pp. 400–411.

By: M. Sugg*, P. Dixon* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: M. Sugg*, P. Dixon* & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Ambient temperature; Crisis Text Line; Adolescents; Crisis events; Mental health; Extreme heat
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Crisis Intervention / statistics & numerical data; Environmental Exposure / statistics & numerical data; Humans; Mental Health / statistics & numerical data; Temperature; United States / epidemiology; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Health, psychology, and well-being; Health disparities and outcomes
TL;DR: This study suggests that there is a significant association between high minimum or maximum temperatures and crisis help-seeking behaviors in young adults and adolescents in urban areas in the United States. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 29, 2019

2019 article

Crisis text patterns in youth following the release of 13 Reasons Why Season 2 and celebrity suicides: A case study of summer 2018

Sugg, M. M., Michael, K. D., Stevens, S. E., Filbin, R., Weiser, J., & Runkle, J. D. (2019, October 21). Preventive Medicine Reports, Vol. 16, p. 100999.

By: M. Sugg*, K. Michael*, S. Stevens n, R. Filbin, J. Weiser & J. Runkle n

Contributors: M. Sugg*, K. Michael*, S. Stevens n, R. Filbin, J. Weiser & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; Emergency and Acute Care Studies; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2019 article

Estimating personal ambient temperature in moderately cold environments for occupationally exposed populations

Sugg, M. M., Stevens, S., & Runkle, J. D. (2019, March 29). Environmental Research, Vol. 173, pp. 497–507.

By: M. Sugg*, S. Stevens n & J. Runkle n

Contributors: M. Sugg*, S. Stevens n & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Personal ambient temperature; Occupational health; Cold exposure; Wearable sensors
MeSH headings : Climate; Cold Temperature; Hot Temperature; Humans; Occupational Exposure / statistics & numerical data; Seasons; Temperature; Weather
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Air Quality and Health Impacts; Thermoregulation and physiological responses
TL;DR: A weak significant relationship was observed between personal ambient temperatures and weather station measurements highlighting that epidemiological researchers should be cautious when investigating the health effects of ambient temperatures based on fixed site measurements. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 17, 2019

2019 article

Evaluation of wearable sensors for physiologic monitoring of individually experienced temperatures in outdoor workers in southeastern U.S.

Runkle, J. D., Cui, C., Fuhrmann, C., Stevens, S., Pinal, J. D., & Sugg, M. M. (2019, May 27). Environment International, Vol. 129, pp. 229–238.

By: J. Runkle n, C. Cui n, C. Fuhrmann*, S. Stevens n, J. Pinal n & M. Sugg*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, C. Cui n, C. Fuhrmann*, S. Stevens n, J. Del Pinal n & M. Sugg*

author keywords: Climate change risk assessment; Individually experienced temperatures; Outdoor workers; Wearable sensors; Distributed lag nonlinear models; Physiologic heat strain
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Female; Hot Temperature; Humans; Humidity; Male; Middle Aged; Monitoring, Physiologic; Seasons; Southeastern United States; Temperature; Wearable Electronic Devices; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Thermoregulation and physiological responses; Air Quality and Health Impacts
TL;DR: This study is one of the first temperature monitoring studies to quantify the individual-level exposure-response function in this vulnerable population and highlights the elevated risk of heat strain both immediately and several days after worker exposure to high temperatures. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 24, 2019

2019 article

Geospatial Approaches to Measuring Personal Heat Exposure and Related Health Effects in Urban Settings

Sugg, M. M., Fuhrmann, C. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2019, October 10). Global Perspectives on Health Geography, pp. 13–30.

By: M. Sugg*, C. Fuhrmann* & J. Runkle n

topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Air Quality and Health Impacts; Urban Heat Island Mitigation
TL;DR: The emergence of new technologies and rich spatial datasets requires multi-disciplinary collaboration to advance the science on place-based exposure to thermal extremes and the associated health impacts for at-risk populations in urban environments. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 31, 2020

2019 article

Perceptions and experiences of outdoor occupational workers using digital devices for geospatial biometeorological monitoring

Sugg, M. M., Fuhrmann, C. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2019, December 6). International Journal of Biometeorology, Vol. 64, pp. 471–483.

By: M. Sugg*, C. Fuhrmann* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: M. Sugg*, C. Fuhrmann* & J. Runkle n

author keywords: Occupational health; Personal environmental monitoring; Digital interventions; Wearable sensors
MeSH headings : Hot Temperature; Humans; Meteorology; Temperature; Wearable Electronic Devices; Weather
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Air Quality and Health Impacts; Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
TL;DR: The results demonstrate that biometeorological health interventions should focus on smartphone technology as a platform for monitoring environmental exposure and associated health outcomes and future development of wearable sensors and smartphone applications should integrate personalized weather warnings and ensure privacy to facilitate the use of these technologies among vulnerable populations. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 10, 2020

2019 article

Use of wearable sensors for pregnancy health and environmental monitoring: Descriptive findings from the perspective of patients and providers

Runkle, J., Sugg, M., Boase, D., Galvin, S. L., & Coulson, C. C. (2019, January 1). Digital Health, Vol. 5, p. 205520761982822.

By: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, D. Boase*, S. Galvin* & C. Coulson*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, M. Sugg*, D. Boase*, S. Galvin* & C. C. Coulson*

author keywords: Mobile health; wearable sensors; pregnancy health monitoring; environmental sensing; patient acceptability; physician perception
topics (OpenAlex): Mobile Health and mHealth Applications; Digital Mental Health Interventions; Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
TL;DR: Patients and providers responded positively to the use of wearable sensor technology in prenatal care and what factors might motivate provider use and implementation of wearable technology to improve the delivery of prenatal care. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 25, 2019

2019 article

Wearable sensors for personal temperature exposure assessments: A comparative study

Bailey, E., Fuhrmann, C., Runkle, J., Stevens, S., Brown, M., & Sugg, M. (2019, November 1). Environmental Research, Vol. 180.

By: E. Bailey*, C. Fuhrmann*, J. Runkle n, S. Stevens n, M. Brown* & M. Sugg

Contributors: E. Bailey*, C. Fuhrmann*, J. Runkle n, S. Stevens n, M. Brown* & M. Sugg

author keywords: Personal ambient temperature; Wearable sensors; Personal heat exposure; Sensor validation
MeSH headings : Environmental Exposure; Hot Temperature; Humans; Temperature; Wearable Electronic Devices; Weather
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Urban Heat Island Mitigation; Thermoregulation and physiological responses
TL;DR: Assessment of the performance of multiple low-cost wearable sensors for measuring ambient temperature demonstrated significant differences in measured temperatures for sensors based on sensor type and placement on participants, which should be accounted for in future research. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 30, 2019

2018 article

Adolescents in crisis: A geographic exploration of help-seeking behavior using data from Crisis Text Line

Thompson, L. K., Sugg, M. M., & Runkle, J. R. (2018, August 26). Social Science & Medicine, Vol. 215, pp. 69–79.

By: L. Thompson*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: L. Thompson*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior / psychology; Female; Geographic Mapping; Help-Seeking Behavior; Hotlines / methods; Hotlines / statistics & numerical data; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders / complications; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Mental Disorders / psychology; Mental Health Services / standards; Mental Health Services / supply & distribution; Suicide / statistics & numerical data; Suicide / trends; Text Messaging
topics (OpenAlex): Suicide and Self-Harm Studies; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; Mental Health Treatment and Access
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2018 article

Population Health Adaptation Approaches to the Increasing Severity and Frequency of Weather-Related Disasters Resulting From our Changing Climate: A Literature Review and Application to Charleston, South Carolina

Runkle, J., Svendsen, E. R., Hamann, M., Kwok, R. K., & Pearce, J. (2018, November 8). Current Environmental Health Reports, Vol. 5, pp. 439–452.

Contributors: J. Runkle n, E. Svendsen*, M. Hamann*, R. Kwok* & J. Pearce*

MeSH headings : Cities; Climate Change / statistics & numerical data; Cyclonic Storms; Disaster Planning / statistics & numerical data; Disasters / prevention & control; Droughts; Fires; Floods; Humans; Population Health / statistics & numerical data; Public Health / statistics & numerical data; South Carolina; Weather
topics (OpenAlex): Disaster Management and Resilience; Climate Change and Health Impacts; Disaster Response and Management
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2018 article

Report-back for geo-referenced environmental data: A case study on personal monitoring of temperature in outdoor workers

Thompson, L., Sugg, M., & Runkle, J. (2018, May 7). Geospatial Health, Vol. 13, pp. 54–63.

By: L. Thompson*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: L. Thompson*, M. Sugg* & J. Runkle n

MeSH headings : Community Participation; Environmental Exposure / adverse effects; Environmental Monitoring / methods; Hot Temperature; Humans; Occupational Exposure; Southeastern United States
topics (OpenAlex): Building Energy and Comfort Optimization; Urban Green Space and Health; Climate Change and Health Impacts
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2018 article

Temporal and spatial variation in personal ambient temperatures for outdoor working populations in the southeastern USA

Sugg, M. M., Fuhrmann, C. M., & Runkle, J. D. (2018, May 25). International Journal of Biometeorology, Vol. 62, pp. 1521–1534.

By: M. Sugg*, C. Fuhrmann* & J. Runkle n

Contributors: M. Sugg*, C. Fuhrmann* & J. Runkle n

MeSH headings : Environmental Exposure; Hot Temperature; Humans; Occupational Exposure; Temperature; Thermosensing; Wearable Electronic Devices
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Air Quality and Health Impacts; Thermoregulation and physiological responses
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2016 article

A systematic review of Mancozeb as a reproductive and developmental hazard

Runkle, J., Flocks, J., Economos, J., & Dunlop, A. L. (2016, November 23). Environment International, Vol. 99, pp. 29–42.

By: J. Runkle n, J. Flocks*, J. Economos* & A. Dunlop*

Contributors: J. Runkle n, J. Flocks*, J. Economos* & A. Dunlop*

author keywords: Mancozeb Reproductive health; Developmental toxicant; Office of Health Assessment and Translation; systematic review framework; Pesticide registration review
MeSH headings : Animals; Environmental Exposure; Female; Fertility / drug effects; Fetal Development / drug effects; Fungicides, Industrial / toxicity; Humans; Legislation, Drug; Male; Maneb / toxicity; Pregnancy; Reproduction / drug effects; Zineb / toxicity
topics (OpenAlex): Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity; Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals; Agricultural safety and regulations
TL;DR: Results from in vitro studies provide evidence that Mancozeb may indirectly disrupt or impair reproduction at the cellular level and should be regarded as a reproductive toxicant, and animal studies confirm reproductive and developmental toxicity in mammals. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 article

Occupational Risks and Pregnancy and Infant Health Outcomes in Florida Farmworkers

Runkle, J., Flocks, J., Economos, J., Tovar-Aguilar, J., & McCauley, L. (2014, August 6). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 11, pp. 7820–7840.

By: J. Runkle*, J. Flocks*, J. Economos*, J. Tovar-Aguilar* & L. McCauley*

Contributors: J. Runkle*, J. Flocks*, J. Economos*, J. Tovar-Aguilar* & L. McCauley*

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Agriculture; Community-Based Participatory Research; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Florida; Health Status; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Occupational Health / statistics & numerical data; Parturition; Pregnancy; Reproductive Health; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Self Report; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity; Agriculture and Farm Safety; Occupational Health and Safety Research
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2014 article

Participatory Educational Intervention to Address Heat, Ergonomic Stress, and Pesticide Exposure as Workplace Hazards for Female Farmworkers in Central Florida

Runkle, J., Culley, J., Economos, J., Mac, V., Tovar, J. A., Flocks, J. J., & McCauley, L. (2014, April 3). Journal of Agromedicine, Vol. 19, pp. 235–235.

By: J. Runkle*, J. Culley, J. Economos*, V. Mac*, J. Tovar*, J. Flocks*, L. McCauley*

topics (OpenAlex): Agriculture and Farm Safety; Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2014 article

Worker Protection Rights and Indigenous Farmworker Participation in Multimodal Intervention

Samples, J., Runkle, J., Shadbeh, N., Ruiz, V., Jesus Gonzalez, C., Ventura, S., … McCauley, L. (2014, April 3). Journal of Agromedicine, Vol. 19, pp. 238–239.

By: J. Samples, J. Runkle*, N. Shadbeh, V. Ruiz*, C. Jesus Gonzalez, S. Ventura, V. Sanchez, L. McCauley*

topics (OpenAlex): Digital Economy and Work Transformation
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2013 article

Female Farmworkers’ Perceptions of Heat-Related Illness and Pregnancy Health

Flocks, J., Runkle, J., Tovar-Aguilar, J. A., Economos, J., & McCauley, L. A. (2013, October 2). Journal of Agromedicine, Vol. 18, pp. 350–358.

By: J. Flocks*, J. Runkle*, J. Tovar-Aguilar*, J. Economos* & L. McCauley*

Contributors: J. Flocks*, V. Vi Thien Mac*, J. Runkle*, J. Tovar-Aguilar*, J. Economos* & L. McCauley*

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Agriculture; Female; Focus Groups; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Hispanic or Latino; Hot Temperature / adverse effects; Humans; Middle Aged; Pregnancy; Workplace; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change and Health Impacts; Thermoregulation and physiological responses; Agriculture and Farm Safety
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2013 journal article

Long-term impact of environmental public health disaster on health system performance: experiences from the Graniteville, South Carolina chlorine spill.

Southern Medical Journal, 106(1), 74–81. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84874129439&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: J. Runkle, H. Zhang, W. Karmaus, A. Brock-Martin & E. Svendsen

Contributors: J. Runkle, H. Zhang, W. Karmaus, A. Brock-Martin & E. Svendsen

Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2013 article

Oregon Indigenous Farmworkers

McCauley, L., Runkle, J. D., Samples, J., Williams, B., Muniz, J. F., Semple, M., & Shadbeh, N. (2013, September 24). Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 55, pp. 1164–1170.

By: L. McCauley*, J. Runkle*, J. Samples*, B. Williams*, J. Muniz*, M. Semple*, N. Shadbeh*

Contributors: L. McCauley*, J. Runkle*, J. Samples*, B. Williams*, J. Muniz*, M. Semple*, N. Shadbeh*

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Agricultural Workers' Diseases / prevention & control; Agricultural Workers' Diseases / urine; Agriculture; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Occupational Exposure / prevention & control; Occupational Health / standards; Oregon; Organophosphates / adverse effects; Organophosphates / urine; Pesticides / adverse effects; Pesticides / urine; Program Evaluation; Surveys and Questionnaires; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity; Occupational Health and Safety Research; Agriculture and Farm Safety
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2013 article

Pesticide Risk Perception and Biomarkers of Exposure in Florida Female Farmworkers

Runkle, J. D., Tovar-Aguilar, J. A., Economos, E., Flocks, J., Williams, B., Muniz, J. F., … McCauley, L. (2013, October 28). Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 55, pp. 1286–1292.

By: J. Runkle*, J. Tovar-Aguilar*, E. Economos*, J. Flocks*, B. Williams*, J. Muniz*, M. Semple*, L. McCauley*

Contributors: J. Runkle*, J. Tovar-Aguilar*, E. Economos*, J. Flocks*, B. Williams*, J. Muniz*, M. Semple*, L. McCauley*

MeSH headings : Adult; Agriculture; Biomarkers / urine; Cross-Sectional Studies; Ethylenethiourea / analysis; Female; Florida; Fungicides, Industrial / urine; Haiti / ethnology; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Hispanic or Latino / psychology; Humans; Hygiene; Insecticides / urine; Maneb / urine; Occupational Exposure / analysis; Organophosphates / urine; Perception; Workplace; Zineb / urine
topics (OpenAlex): Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity; Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity; Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2012 article

Epidemiologic Methods Lessons Learned from Environmental Public Health Disasters: Chernobyl, the World Trade Center, Bhopal, and Graniteville, South Carolina

Svendsen, E. R., Runkle, J. R., Dhara, V. R., Lin, S., Naboka, M., Mousseau, T. A., & Bennett, C. L. (2012, August 16). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 9, pp. 2894–2909.

Contributors: E. Svendsen*, J. Runkle*, V. Dhara*, S. Lin*, M. Naboka*, T. Mousseau*, C. Bennett*

MeSH headings : Animals; Bhopal Accidental Release; Chernobyl Nuclear Accident; Disasters / history; Epidemiologic Methods; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; Humans; September 11 Terrorist Attacks; South Carolina
topics (OpenAlex): Risk Perception and Management; Disaster Response and Management; Climate Change and Health Impacts
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2012 article

Long-Term Impact of Environmental Public Health Disaster on Health System Performance

Runkle, J. R., Zhang, H., Karmaus, W., Brock-Martin, A., & Svendsen, E. R. (2012, December 22). Southern Medical Journal, Vol. 106, pp. 74–81.

By: J. Runkle*, H. Zhang, W. Karmaus, A. Brock-Martin & E. Svendsen

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Case-Control Studies; Chemical Hazard Release; Chlorine; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Health Services Accessibility; Healthcare Disparities; Humans; Medicaid / statistics & numerical data; Middle Aged; North Carolina; Primary Health Care / organization & administration; Primary Health Care / statistics & numerical data; Regression Analysis; Retrospective Studies; United States; Vulnerable Populations
topics (OpenAlex): Healthcare Policy and Management; Primary Care and Health Outcomes; Emergency and Acute Care Studies
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2012 article

Prediction of Unmet Primary Care Needs for the Medically Vulnerable Post-Disaster: An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis of Health System Responses

Runkle, J. D., Zhang, H., Karmaus, W., Martin, A. B., & Svendsen, E. R. (2012, September 25). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 9, pp. 3384–3397.

By: J. Runkle*, H. Zhang*, W. Karmaus*, A. Martin* & E. Svendsen*

Contributors: J. Runkle*, H. Zhang*, W. Karmaus*, A. Martin* & E. Svendsen*

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Ambulatory Care / statistics & numerical data; Chemical Hazard Release; Chlorine; Disasters; Health Services Accessibility; Humans; Medicaid / statistics & numerical data; Medically Underserved Area; Middle Aged; Models, Theoretical; Primary Health Care / statistics & numerical data; South Carolina; Surge Capacity / statistics & numerical data; United States; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Healthcare Policy and Management; Primary Care and Health Outcomes; Disaster Response and Management
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2012 article

Secondary Surge Capacity: A Framework for Understanding Long-Term Access to Primary Care for Medically Vulnerable Populations in Disaster Recovery

Runkle, J. D., Brock-Martin, A., Karmaus, W., & Svendsen, E. R. (2012, October 19). American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 102, pp. e24–e32.

By: J. Runkle*, A. Brock-Martin*, W. Karmaus* & E. Svendsen*

Contributors: J. Runkle*, A. Brock-Martin*, W. Karmaus* & E. Svendsen*

MeSH headings : Disaster Medicine / organization & administration; Health Services Accessibility / organization & administration; Health Services Needs and Demand; Health Status Disparities; Healthcare Disparities; Humans; Primary Health Care / organization & administration; Primary Health Care / statistics & numerical data; Surge Capacity / organization & administration; United States; Vulnerable Populations
topics (OpenAlex): Primary Care and Health Outcomes; Healthcare Policy and Management; Disaster Response and Management
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

2010 article

The Impact of Disasters on Populations With Health and Health Care Disparities

Davis, J. R., Wilson, S., Brock-Martin, A., Glover, S., & Svendsen, E. R. (2010, March 1). Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, Vol. 4, pp. 30–38.

By: J. Davis*, S. Wilson, A. Brock-Martin, S. Glover & E. Svendsen

MeSH headings : Community Health Services / organization & administration; Disasters; Health Services Accessibility / organization & administration; Health Status Disparities; Healthcare Disparities; Humans; Medically Underserved Area; Quality of Life; Rural Health Services / organization & administration; Rural Population; Socioeconomic Factors; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Disaster Response and Management; Health and Conflict Studies; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
Source: ORCID
Added: May 2, 2025

Employment

Updated: July 7th, 2025 09:12

2024 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Senior Research Scientist North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies

Education

Updated: March 12th, 2015 10:37

2012 - 2014

Emory University Atlanta, GA, US
Postdoctoral Fellow

2008 - 2011

University of South Carolina Columbia, SC, US
PhD Epidemiology Epidemiology & Biostatistics

2005 - 2007

University of South Carolina Columbia, SC, US
MSPH Epidemiology Epidemiology & Biostatistics

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