Tag: Health Care Access / Disparities
Prenatal Detection Rates of Congenital Heart Disease Increasing Over Time
Detection rates up for lesions not routinely detected on four-chamber view but visible on outflow tract views
Mortality Rates From Hypertensive Renal Disease Increased From 1999 to 2023
Highest death rates for hypertensive renal disease were seen among Black individuals; rates also up for Hispanics
Predialysis Nephrology Care Disparities Contribute to Vascular Access
Lack of nephrology care accounts for proportion of incident vascular access, maturing vascular access underuse among Hispanic individuals
Acute Ischemic Stroke Up in Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander People
Incidence of acute ischemic stroke more than three times higher for NHOPI individuals compared with non-Hispanic White individuals
Prostate Cancer Incidence Trends Increasing
Black men have double the prostate cancer mortality and 67 percent higher incidence than White men
Access to Modern Technologies, Insulin Affects HbA1c Levels in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes
Lower mean HbA1c levels seen for centers with full reimbursement for CGM, CSII, glucometers, and insulin
Cancer Survivors More Likely to Take Rx for Mental Health Conditions
However, disparities exist among cancer survivors by race and health coverage
Less Than Half of Teens With Major Depression Receive Treatment
Significant disparities in accessing treatment seen among teens based on residence, gender, and race
Historically Redlined Neighborhoods Face Lack of Rapid Access to EMS
Odds of having no rapid access to EMS were 1.67 times higher in 'hazardous' areas than in 'most desirable' areas
Public Believes Dermatologic Side Effects From Cancer Treatment Are Common
Findings seen among both those previously treated for cancer and cancer-naive people
