Tag: Race
Sudden Cardiac Death Rates Up in Blacks Versus Whites
Risk still up after adjustment for sociodemographics, comorbidity, behavioral measures of health
Soy Feeding in Infancy Linked to Menstrual Pain in Blacks
Those ever fed soy more likely to report ever use of hormonal contraception for menstrual pain
Cancer Mortality Up for 2nd-, 3rd-Generation Latino Immigrants
Latino generation linked to cancer mortality risk after adjustment for education, lifestyle factors, illness
Characteristics of Black AMI Patients Impact Mortality Rate
Characteristics of black AMI patients tied to significant difference in five-year mortality after AMI
Age, Racial Disparities Seen in Hospitalization for Heart Failure
Whites with heart failure more likely to be hospitalized for higher-clinical-acuity visits
Black, Low-Income Women May Not Report Barriers to Care
They are less likely to report barriers to early breast CA detection, less likely to get timely mammogram
Barriers to Prostate Cancer Research in Black Men Identified
Mistrust, lack of knowledge, unfavorable attitudes are barriers to genomic testing, study participation
Poor Experience With PCP Linked to Hospitalization in CKD
Risk of hospitalization up for Hispanic patients with lower scores on Ambulatory Care Experiences Survey
More Socioeconomic Challenges for Hispanic Women With HIV
Hispanic/Latina women receive more ancillary services than men and have similar clinical outcomes
Minority Women at Higher Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity
Higher risk for problems seen among black women, women with other health conditions
