Researchers find disparities in suicide risk among lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults
Suicide risk among lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults varies considerably depending on the intersection between sexual identity and other aspects
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Study finds disparities in Orange County rates of COVID-19 infection and mortality
Socioeconomic, geographic and demographic factors all played critical roles in the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 mortality among Orange
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Uncontrolled diabetes increases maternal and fetal risks during pregnancy. As a result, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that family
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Study examines social determinants of disparities in kidney transplantation
Among US adults with kidney failure, race and social determinants of health were associated with patients’ likelihood of receiving a
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Similar factors cause health disparities in cancer, COVID-19
Income level, employment, housing location, medical insurance, education, tobacco and alcohol use, diet and obesity, access to medical care. These
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US Health and Human Services unveils action plan to address ‘maternal morbidity,’ reduce racial disparities
Keelee Moseley knew something wasn’t right. After an emergency cesarean section in February 2018, the Texas mom was in so
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Study compares racial disparities in unilateral versus bilateral knee replacement
Disparities in unilateral knee replacement surgery have been well-documented, with lower utilization and higher complication rates among African American patients.
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Racial disparities exist in cognitive health expectancies despite educational attainment
There are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, and 50 million with other dementias, according to figures
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Health IT improves engagement in preconception health to reduce racial disparities
New research from Boston Medical Center highlights the benefits of using health technology to engage African American and Black women
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Health disparities prove to be multidimensional
Hollings Cancer Center researcher Chanita Hughes-Halbert, Ph.D., said this is illustrated in two recent health disparity studies, both reported online
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