Tag: Race
Race Tied to GI Symptoms During Menopause Transition
Total number and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms influenced by race/ethnicity, menopausal status
Risk Factors Identified for Developing COVID-19
Prospective cohort study conducted in the U.K. shows odds of developing COVID-19 increased with household overcrowding, higher BMI
Hearing Loss More Common in Older White Adults Versus Blacks
In adjusted analysis, the odds of hearing loss were up to 91 percent higher in White versus Black participants
Higher Frequency Cannabis Use Tied to Demographic Factors
Young and racial minority populations, those with low socioeconomic status more likely to have higher frequency use
Biden’s New HIV/AIDS Strategy Calls Racism a Roadblock to Victory
Strategy outlines the direction of the White House's policies, research, programs, and planning for the next three years
AHA: Risk for Heart Disease Up for Young Black Adults in the U.S.
Comparison of cohorts of hospitalized young, Black adults from 2007 and 2017 shows higher rates of risk factors for CVD
Minorities Less Likely to Undergo MRI After Elevated PSA Test
Disparities in subsequent MRIs more pronounced at higher PSA thresholds
Mortality Up for Non-Hispanic American Indians/Alaska Natives
Higher age-specific death rates at most ages, especially younger ages; higher mortality seen for most leading causes of death
Black Women With Breast Cancer Face Barriers to Genetic Counseling
In nationwide survey, a majority of U.S. breast oncologists report that Black women encounter more barriers to genetic counseling, testing
Many Minority, Women Cardiologists Face Discrimination
Across racial and ethnic groups, most cardiologists report satisfaction with their careers
