Tag: Health Care Access / Disparities
Rural, Urban Disparities Seen for New Liver Cancer Cases
New hepatocellular carcinoma cases highest among rural Hispanic residents
AHA Meeting Addresses Latest Research, COVID-19, Health Care Disparities
American Heart Association President-Elect Donald Lloyd-Jones, M.D., discussed highlights of the AHA Scientific Sessions 2020 with HD Live!
Disparities Seen in Internet Access for Those With Chronic Conditions
Internet use lower among those with hypertension and diabetes and among Blacks and Hispanics
Surgeon General Issues Call to Action for Hypertension Control
Three specific goals can drive change in hypertension control in the United States
AACR Reports Racial-, Ethnicity-Based Cancer Health Disparities
Despite progress, African Americans continue to have highest overall cancer death rate in the U.S.
Pandemic Threatens Gains in Reducing Preventable Childhood Deaths
Many countries experiencing disruptions in childhood checkups, vaccinations, malnutrition programs
CDC: More American Indian, Alaska Natives in Fair, Poor Health
18.9 percent of AIAN adults have a disability in large MSAs versus 12.9 percent in rural areas
Inequity Found in Access to Transplant With Universal Health Care
Patient factors including socioeconomic status account for much variation in kidney transplant access
More Rural Stroke Patients Now Treated at Certified Stroke Centers
However, disparities in access to treatments, such as alteplase, and outcomes persist
Pediatric Brain Cancer Outcomes Worse for Black, Hispanic Patients
Disparities for disease severity not seen at diagnosis, meaning postdiagnosis factors may affect outcome
