Tag: Health Care Access / Disparities
Heart Attack Survivorship Tied to Long-Term Health Consequences
Increased risk seen for atrial fibrillation, cerebrovascular disease, among others
Incarceration History Tied to Lower Access to Health Care
Educational attainment and health insurance may contribute to this association
Disparities Seen in Stroke Incidence for Indigenous, Non-Indigenous People
In countries with a very high Human Development Index, disparities are seen, although they vary
Substantial Disparities Seen in Travel Time to Pulmonary Rehabilitation
An estimated 14 million U.S. adults in rural areas have more than a one-hour drive
Neighborhood Deprivation Tied to Gestational Diabetes Risk
Dose-response relationship seen with greater risk with increasing quintile of neighborhood deprivation
Primary Care-Based Housing Program Can Cut Health Care Use
Patients in the program who obtained new housing reported mental and physical health benefits
Availability of Mental Telehealth Services Varies by Geography, Facility
No differences in availability seen based on diagnosis of patient-level characteristics
Racial Disparities Identified Among Pregnant Women With MS
White mothers more often employed and privately insured; birthweight lower for babies born to underrepresented women
Air Pollution Emissions Down Since 1970 Clear Air Act, but Inequities Persist
Racial/ethnic disparities identified, especially in industry and energy generation source sectors
Main Safety Issues in ED Include Shortage of Personnel in Busy Periods
International survey also highlights overcrowding due to boarding and perceived lack of support from management
