Tag: Health Care Access / Disparities
Historical Redlining Adversely Impacts Cancer Screening
Historically redlined census tracts significantly less likely to meet breast, colon, cervical cancer screening
Women With LVO Acute Ischemic Stroke Less Likely to Be Routed to Stroke Centers
Despite presenting with greater NIHSS score, women were 9 percent less likely to be routed to comprehensive stroke centers
Statement Outlines Inequities in Cardio-Oncology Care, Research
Women have higher rates of certain cardiotoxicities; risk for cardiotoxicity and cardiovascular death with anticancer therapy increased for Black patients
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
