Tag: Health Care Access / Disparities
American Indian/Alaska Native Men Less Likely to Receive Prostate Screening
Data from NAMCS revealed AI/AN men were less likely to receive PSA test and/or digital rectal examination than non-Hispanic White men
Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Adherence Identified
Common barriers to screening adherence include race/ethnicity, low socioeconomic and education levels
State Rankings Presented for Health System Performance
This year's report looked at women's health for the first time and also found pronounced disparities by state in access to prenatal care
Use of Wearable Devices Low for Those With Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Authors say current adoption patterns run risk for exacerbating disparities
Disparities Seen for Central Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infection
Rates higher for pediatric patients who are Black or speak a language other than English
Main Safety Issues in ED Include Shortage of Personnel in Busy Periods
International survey also highlights overcrowding due to boarding and perceived lack of support from management
Economic Burden of Health Inequities Very High in the United States
Estimated economic burden of racial and ethnic health inequities $421 or $451 billion using MEPS and BRFSS data
Undertriage in Pediatric ED More Likely for Non-English Speakers
Children accompanied by caregivers speaking languages other than English more likely to be undertriaged
Inequalities in Human Resources for Health Linked to Mortality
Negative association seen between total human resources for health level and all-cause mortality
Prescriptions for Chronic Conditions Underused in U.S. Jails, Prisons
Additionally, chronic disease prevalence higher in the incarcerated population
