The Health Issue

We thought of this topic in a different world. Back in late February when the Health Issues was raised as a topic, to many of us more privileged Westerners, coronavirus was nothing but a vaguely threatening phenomenon, a somewhat concerning headline. We discussed the higher frequency of heart disease amongst South Asian-American, period poverty, reproductive rights, mental health stigma. Now, in mid-April, this issue–much like everything else in our world–is overwhelmed by coronavirus news, both facts and opinions, condemning the horrific racism that has fast become a symptom of this pandemic, as well as sharing experiences in social isolation. In this new world, where we have to be physically apart, we hope this issue makes you feel a little bit closer to your community.

Yours,

Rehana Paul

Founder, Editor-in-Chief