Tag: Demographics
U.S. Prevalence of Adverse CVD Outcomes Varies With Income, Education
Odds of all CVD conditions significantly higher in bottom 80 percent income groups versus top 20 percent income groups
Rural-Urban Disparities Seen in Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer incidence and mortality rate both higher among rural- versus urban-residing women
Many Adults Have Suboptimal Five-Year Sleep Trajectories
Suboptimal sleep trajectory linked to an increased risk for all-cause mortality
1990 to 2021 Saw Global Decline in Mortality Rate for Suicide
Mortality rates due to suicide highest in Eastern Europe, Southern and Central sub-Saharan Africa
Distribution of Opioid Meds Lower in Majority Non-White Communities
In a recent study, majority non-White communities had at least 40 percent lower mean adjusted per-capita distribution than majority White communities
Higher Traffic-Related Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Depression
Reproductive health may be the pathway linking traffic-related air pollution to depression
Women Face Higher Risk for Long COVID
Findings independent of age, pregnancy, and menopausal status
Parental Sociodemographics Linked to Child MMR Vaccine Uptake
MMR vaccination rates appear to be higher for children of parents who receive at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Polypill Treatment Offers High Value in Low-Income, Underserved Population
Polypill treatment estimated at $8,560 per QALY gained compared with usual care and had high value in 99 percent of simulations
Low Healthy Eating Scores Common in Pregnancy, Postpartum Periods
Highest scores were seen for those with at least a bachelor's degree and for those with other non-Hispanic White race/ethnicity
