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Many low-income women cannot afford menstrual hygiene supplies

Low-Income Women Lack Menstrual Hygiene Supplies

One in five low-income women in St. Louis cannot afford products on a monthly basis
Minority medical students report a variety of barriers to applying for a dermatology residency

Minority Med Students Report More Barriers to Dermatology

Students with lower incomes, ethnic minorities cite lack of diversity, socioeconomic barriers
Many U.S. female health care workers

Many Female Health Care Workers Live in Poverty

Half of black and Latina female health care workers earn less than $15/hour
Income volatility and drops in income during formative earning years are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality

Income Volatility Linked to CVD, All-Cause Mortality

Increased risk seen with income volatility, more income drops during formative earning years
The leading cause of death varies with income in the United States

Heart Disease Leading Cause of Death in Low-Income Counties

Greatest shift to cancer as leading cause of death seen in highest-income counties in United States
Variation in childhood socioeconomic position partially accounts for cognitive performance in older age

Childhood Poverty Can Affect Cognitive Skills in Old Age

Adverse childhood socioeconomic position linked to lower level of cognitive performance in older age
Sexual minorities

Socioeconomic Status Lower Among U.S. Sexual Minorities

Observation especially true for females, but adjusting for education attenuates many of the disparities
Social determinants are associated with provision of primary care services

Social Determinants Linked to Provision of Primary Care

Strong link for social complexity with primary care indicators for prevention, chronic dz management
Area-level deprivation is an independent risk factor for cognitive dysfunction in older adults

Living in Deprived Area Is Risk Factor for Cognitive Dysfunction

Area-level deprivation factors independently tied to cognitive dysfunction risk in older adults
The American Medical Association opposes policies that enable racial housing segregation

AMA Calls for Alleviating Racial Housing Segregation

Association says racial housing segregation contributes to health disparities