Tag: Economic Status
Many Female Health Care Workers Live in Poverty
Half of black and Latina female health care workers earn less than $15/hour
Income Volatility Linked to CVD, All-Cause Mortality
Increased risk seen with income volatility, more income drops during formative earning years
Heart Disease Leading Cause of Death in Low-Income Counties
Greatest shift to cancer as leading cause of death seen in highest-income counties in United States
Childhood Poverty Can Affect Cognitive Skills in Old Age
Adverse childhood socioeconomic position linked to lower level of cognitive performance in older age
Socioeconomic Status Lower Among U.S. Sexual Minorities
Observation especially true for females, but adjusting for education attenuates many of the disparities
Social Determinants Linked to Provision of Primary Care
Strong link for social complexity with primary care indicators for prevention, chronic dz management
Living in Deprived Area Is Risk Factor for Cognitive Dysfunction
Area-level deprivation factors independently tied to cognitive dysfunction risk in older adults
AMA Calls for Alleviating Racial Housing Segregation
Association says racial housing segregation contributes to health disparities
Risk of Dementia Up for Older Adults With Lowest Wealth
Increased risk seen independent of education, index of multiple deprivation, health indicators
Child Opportunity Index Linked to Pediatric Acute Care Use
Odds of four or more acute care visits per year up for children in lowest opportunity neighborhoods
